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  1. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Ok this is my first impression on god of war
    Got to say, when Santa Monica / Sony first teased god of war reboot, I was literally stunned and was abusing them for the change that they have made. Being a God Of war fan right from the beginning, and indeed it was my first game on PS3, I wanted it to follow the same old locked camera tradition. Where kratos is always in action with brutality
    Ok this is my first impression on god of war
    Got to say, when Santa Monica / Sony first teased god of war reboot, I was literally stunned and was abusing them for the change that they have made. Being a God Of war fan right from the beginning, and indeed it was my first game on PS3, I wanted it to follow the same old locked camera tradition. Where kratos is always in action with brutality with his axe and swords. I was disappointed with santa Monica's thought to change it from greek inspired game to Norse-inspired game! But as the time passed by, they launched few more in-game gameplay. After witnessing and analysing those gameplay, I learnt that what exactly the devs are trying to do and how sure Santa Monica and sony is about the reboot version of the game. I ended up pre ordering collector's edition. But today, when I got my hands on it and explored the game to some extent, I admit this is the game that I always dreamt about. This is the game I believe set a new benchmark in the history of gaming entertainment. This is the game of my dreams it's beautiful, brutal and badass. The presentation of the game is so good...that the players will feel that they are living the game. It feels as if we are watching some live action movie. The combat style and system seems to be amazingly well designed. Puzzle also keeps you busy ( only done 1-2 for now ) over all it also test your presence of mind.
    So far from what I have played, it seems to be deep understanding and bonding between father and son.
    Apart from this, the whole new world and the design of combat system is impressive.
    I personally want to thank Cory Barlog for creating and shaping such a masterpiece game. His name in the history of gaming and entertainment industry will remain immortal. (Masterpiece!)
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  2. May 9, 2018
    10
    I want to tell you that I bought the playstation 4 in December of 2017 just to do the pre-purchase of the GOW, I was always a great hater of the consoles and a great admirer of the PC but honestly this game I fell in love in its entirety, it is extremely polished, the lore, the history in general, the graphics .. 10/10
  3. May 21, 2018
    10
    Everything I have ever wanted from a God of war game. Excellent story, deep combat and great graphics. Great experience from start to finish
  4. May 11, 2018
    10
    The game is awsome. I complete original trilogy. I love that devs changet direction for new GoW game. The battle system is so satisfying. I bet that most negative user rewies comes from people who even have no PS4.
  5. May 8, 2018
    10
    Incredible game. Must play. Worth buying a PS4 for. Just don't set your expectations TOO high in terms of what you will see and do; they are planning for this to be a new saga. Keeping that in mind, it is a phenomenal start and more than anyone could ask for. It's also the most graphically impressive game ever made, and arguably one of the best looking games artistically as well.Incredible game. Must play. Worth buying a PS4 for. Just don't set your expectations TOO high in terms of what you will see and do; they are planning for this to be a new saga. Keeping that in mind, it is a phenomenal start and more than anyone could ask for. It's also the most graphically impressive game ever made, and arguably one of the best looking games artistically as well. The level of detail is astounding. Expand
  6. May 10, 2018
    8
    This is a wonderful game and is a fantastic evolution of God of War. If you don't already know, this game plays differently than past GoW games. I'll give you the things I didn't like as most reviews cover all the good.

    I spent about 35 hours to complete the main story and maybe half the side quests. I started the game on hard mode and quickly switched it to normal after dying a dozen
    This is a wonderful game and is a fantastic evolution of God of War. If you don't already know, this game plays differently than past GoW games. I'll give you the things I didn't like as most reviews cover all the good.

    I spent about 35 hours to complete the main story and maybe half the side quests. I started the game on hard mode and quickly switched it to normal after dying a dozen times to the 3rd encounter. Normal was almost too easy until I decided to stop caring about what to equip and just started playing the game.

    I'm an older gamer, so this next bit is a biased opinion I have over a lot of games. The thing I disliked the most about the game was the different equipment slots and all the perks and stats. I feel like the devs went with a "quantity over quality" approach with this system. I probably wasted at least 2 hours of game time screwing around with this system until I decided to forget it all together. The game became much more enjoyable once I no longer cared what Kratos and "boy" was wearing and all the stuff he was picking up.

    Last thing I will bash is the inability to skip cut scenes. Seriously, the story isn't that good and I just wanted to get to bashing peoples skulls in. However, you can treat them like loading screens to get up and walk around like you would with a game for traditional loading screens.

    This game is awesome. I don't think it's as awesome as people say it is, but it is close.
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  7. May 7, 2018
    10
    I'm deep into a game backlog at the moment so I tried not to buy this game, but the reviews were just too good I couldn't help myself. Well now I'm trying my hardest not to plow through the game because I'm addicted! I'm really trying to take my time and savour it. This game has no grind!

    Graphics, best I've ever seen, combat... It's so much fun, satisfying like painting a picture with
    I'm deep into a game backlog at the moment so I tried not to buy this game, but the reviews were just too good I couldn't help myself. Well now I'm trying my hardest not to plow through the game because I'm addicted! I'm really trying to take my time and savour it. This game has no grind!

    Graphics, best I've ever seen, combat... It's so much fun, satisfying like painting a picture with an axe! Brutal bloody satisfying. Upgrading gear, finding loot is well balanced. The story is quite good, the dynamic between Kratos and the boy is wholesome and hilarious. The kid is a normal smart mouthed kid with a personality and Kratos is dry as dry gets and the the dynamic between the two had me laughing on the regular. This game is so well done. I don't have a single complaint or even any constructive criticism. This is a perfect game and I can't wait for the next one.

    Also extra points for no season passes or other nonsense, just a complete game with no loot boxes or other BS.
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  8. May 14, 2018
    10
    10/10 just because there are too many idiots out there giving this masterpiece a 2-3/10. What´s wrong with you people...seriously.
  9. May 9, 2018
    10
    É simplesmente o melhor God of War já feito, o jogo é perfeito em todos os aspectos uma verdadeira obra prima, valeu a pena ter comprado o ps4 pró, simplesmente uma experiencia unica !!! 10/10
  10. May 19, 2018
    10
    Pretty much everything Ive ever wanted from a God of war game. Excellent story, deep combat and great graphics. Great experience from start to finish
  11. May 10, 2018
    10
    I've never played a God of War game before, I've heard of it but having spent most of my time on the Xbox 360 it was never a game I looked at too closely. Times change though and I now play on both consoles which meant the latest God of War caught my attention. I found myself researching the past games and instantly knew that this would be right up my street. God of War was hyped up toI've never played a God of War game before, I've heard of it but having spent most of my time on the Xbox 360 it was never a game I looked at too closely. Times change though and I now play on both consoles which meant the latest God of War caught my attention. I found myself researching the past games and instantly knew that this would be right up my street. God of War was hyped up to astronomical levels and the question became, could it live up to that hype.

    Long story short yes it most certainly has lived up to the hype. Visually the game looks stunning on both versions of the PS4 consoles and aside from the odd dropped frame here and there, offers a smooth playing experience. The game world is so detailed and simply beautiful. some areas where there is a lot of colour took my breath away as HDR blasted the scenes into my eyeballs. These areas really take your breath away and you find yourself just looking around soaking up the beauty.

    The game is set in Midgard and you find yourself thrown into Norse mythology and once again the developers have really nailed the feel. You aren't alone in your travels this time round and are accompanied by Kratos' son Atreus. Normally AI sidekicks tend to be a pain in the arse but they really nailed the implementation here. Never does your "Boy" feel unhelpful or get in the way and he instead can prove to be very helpful and breaks the quieter sections up nicely with the dialogue.

    I shan't go too much into the the story because of spoilers but It is honestly one of the best stories I've been able to enjoy in a game in recent years. Well written and fully engrossing i found myself captured by it and like a good book that's hard to put down I've found i have to force myself to stop playing when real life demands my attention.

    All this positivity means nothing if the gameplay sucks but I'm happy to report that once again the developer have hit the nail on the head (presumably with Thors Hammer). Things start off typically enough but soon you are thrust into one of the most epic opening fights that will be remembered for years to come. Combat feels awesome with each hit feeling as if it has real weight behind it and different enemies requiring slightly differing tactics. It really is one of the most satisfying things when you land those swings of the axe. The new camera works a treat and throws you into the action, anyone who had concerns should rest easy because it just works.

    The seamless transitions from gameplay to cut scene helps keep immersion and this is yet another example of just how good Chequer-boarding is to get those lush crisp visuals. It's obvious from start to finish that a lot of hard work, care and attention has gone into God of War and it's paid off big time. God of War is going to be one of the titles that define this generation and it's certainly the best we've seen so far. Normally my GOTY is a struggle between a few titles but i think this is a dead cert with only Red Dead Redemption 2 likely to offer any kind of competition.
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  12. May 7, 2018
    10
    Amazing game! So thrilling from the beginning to the end. About 45 hours of gameplay and still some side quests to dig through. Go and buy it, you wont regret it.
  13. May 20, 2018
    10
    With this game Santa Sonica not just delivers a brand new God of War, also one of the best games of the PS4 and of the generation.

    - The story starts simple but it turns into an epic jorney trough norse mitology, with a new Kratos, older and commited with his duty to raise his son, offering a new point of view. Both make a fantastic contrast, being the BOY, Atreus more talkative and
    With this game Santa Sonica not just delivers a brand new God of War, also one of the best games of the PS4 and of the generation.

    - The story starts simple but it turns into an epic jorney trough norse mitology, with a new Kratos, older and commited with his duty to raise his son, offering a new point of view.
    Both make a fantastic contrast, being the BOY, Atreus more talkative and sociable and Kratos a rude and quiet man who tries not to get into trouble.

    Also, there is more side content that allows backtraking and secret areas to explore.
    - Graphically is top edge, a little bit inferior to Horizon ZD maybe, but the use of lighting and color and the folkrore itself makes the game graphically and artistically stunning.

    - Combat is at first a bit basic, but it evolves alongside the player evolves, making a good progresion system based on gear. That at first may look bland and forced, but the more you play the more it works, offering stunning good looking armours and weapon.

    - In general, this is how to turn a burnout franchise into a brand new start, delivering a full AAA game in all senses.
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  14. 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!
  15. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    A divine experience. God of War presents itself as not only a Game of the Year front runner, but also possibly the top game of this generation.

    I had originally planned for Hideo Kojima's "Death Stranding" to be the first game I buy a console for. After the initial rave reviews and witnessing some of the gameplay, I was compelled to break my plan and encounter what Santa Monica Studios
    A divine experience. God of War presents itself as not only a Game of the Year front runner, but also possibly the top game of this generation.

    I had originally planned for Hideo Kojima's "Death Stranding" to be the first game I buy a console for. After the initial rave reviews and witnessing some of the gameplay, I was compelled to break my plan and encounter what Santa Monica Studios had in store for me. What I got was an immersive world, compelling story, and thrilling gameplay with plenty to do. This is a must-buy title for any PS4 owner and should convince those without one to obtain it.
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  16. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Прекрасная графика, прекрасное начало истории. Кратос суров как всегда, в тоже время боится что его сын......спойлер) В общем, всем у кого есть PS4, срочно покупать эту игру!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  17. Apr 30, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Firstly let me just say, truly amazing game the graphics are astounding with only a few muddy bits here and there but they're patching it, ps4 pro is a must with this, the combat is less wildly swinging and more calculated and intelligent with it's share of crazy moments.

    The rpg elements are a great balance and the feel of The last of us with the kid following you on this journey is a welcome change to give this series a new breath of fresh air so it doesn't end up stagnating in it's past (Which was good but games need to evolve too)
    The AI on the child is smart and rarely gets in your way or is seen standing around doing nothing, the story-telling and dialogue during the journey is fantastic.

    It is true the enemies are less giant than what they use to be however I bet this is the first of this Nordic journey so give it time and it'll pick up, I bet the kid will become a lot more stronger and kratos will slowly get his drive for violence back and the enemies become giant once more.

    Now! For those voting this game a 0 - 4 out of 10 please remove yourself from the website, I have read the reviews and if Metacritic had a pulse on this site please admins remove them, they are not even helpful and they lack intelligent reason for the score other than they expected it to be like the previous games, you must understand that this is a new game and this looks to be the beginning of their journey which means simply rating it a 0 is Beyond dishonest!

    Shame on everyone that reviewed this a 0 - 4 without even playing this first or even giving it a chance, So many of us love it and welcome the return on this amazing series and it is only beginning so give it time and I bet we will see the kratos we remember while seeing the child grow up to be lethal as well, it does miss out on that final point mainly because some enemies have a ridiculous split second tracking making that tiny second early dodge nets you a direct hit and some times the camera feels as if I'm locked onto an enemy while not actually being locked on but other then that like I said they are fixing bugs and these problems so far that I have had seem to be tiny in comparison to other games so the point taken off doesn't detract from the games amazing new story.

    Some people cannot be won over no matter what and judging from the comments on the 325 reviews voting it negatively so far this game is better off for it because these changes would give us a god of war 4 and not the new god of war we have and frankly if I wanted to play a game that had a crazy chain-blade swinging Kratos I'd replay the old ones, honestly games much like music have to develop a game with how the market is going in mind and what the market will be like in however many years they estimate they will be able to get the games out, many games are moving away from old formulas and the ones that are suffering, a few games come to mind but find my full review on my page and my channel because there I don't have restriction on what I am allowed to write.

    The combat is weighty also, making every hit on those light and medium ones feel like you are using heavy force on them, large enemies still reel back after an axe blow at times unlike a few games I have played that are just lazy (No Monster hunter world is not one of them)

    Honestly Guys and Girls, buy this game at 60 or 100 (for AUS) and you won't be disappointed unlike Destiny 2 and FFXV (Sorry people but where I live I have seen so many returned copies of both games it even amazed me, not to mention watching the marketing on both and the schemes implemented to stretch out the play life of both is pretty transparent.

    I don't believe this will have any dlc content because I believe they'll just set it for a new console, that being the case you may see the next game on the next gen consoles in 2020 (if the estimated date is to be believed)
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  18. May 8, 2018
    10
    Só a Sony e a Nintendo estão conseguindo fazer jogos exclusivos que realmente merecem respeito nessa geração.
  19. May 20, 2018
    10
    It is unbelievable how this game succeeds to accomplish anything that sets for itself.
    Its just pure display of quality!
    A prime example of how gameplay and story should be implemented.
  20. May 7, 2018
    10
    Parabéns a Santa Mônica, pelo maravilhoso game que fizeram, realmente um feito, na indústrias dos games, uma obra prima, para ver e rever, gameplay ambicioso, visceral e viciante, enredo de encher os olhos, design absurdo, parabéns a o Rafa Grasseti pela direção de arte, sensacional, apenas queria ter um PS4 PRO para desfrutar do game, com os visuais no máximo, joguei no ps4 Base, e estáParabéns a Santa Mônica, pelo maravilhoso game que fizeram, realmente um feito, na indústrias dos games, uma obra prima, para ver e rever, gameplay ambicioso, visceral e viciante, enredo de encher os olhos, design absurdo, parabéns a o Rafa Grasseti pela direção de arte, sensacional, apenas queria ter um PS4 PRO para desfrutar do game, com os visuais no máximo, joguei no ps4 Base, e está muito bom mesmo, apenas Obrigado, e palmas para vocês, o Brasil ama a GOD OF WAR!!!!!! Expand
  21. May 19, 2018
    10
    God of War, es, sin lugar a dudas una obra necesaria. Es un paso adelante, no solo en el viaje del Fantasma de Esparta, si no de la franquicia en general.
    El nuevo God of War es un respiro muy necesario a la ya gastada jugabilidad de los previos 6 juegos de la saga. Sin dudas, mi hype estuvo justificado, aunque tenía mis dudas en cuanto al combate, la mejor sorpresa me la llevé en éste
    God of War, es, sin lugar a dudas una obra necesaria. Es un paso adelante, no solo en el viaje del Fantasma de Esparta, si no de la franquicia en general.
    El nuevo God of War es un respiro muy necesario a la ya gastada jugabilidad de los previos 6 juegos de la saga. Sin dudas, mi hype estuvo justificado, aunque tenía mis dudas en cuanto al combate, la mejor sorpresa me la llevé en éste apartado.

    Historia (Sin spoilers)
    Un nuevo aire para la saga en general: Esta vez, Kratos no busca venganza. Ahora tiene un hijo el cual es mitad Dios y tiene que prepararlo y enseñarle todo en cuanto esté a su alcance para que Atreus, el "NIÑO", no repita sus mismos errores. Kratos podrá matar titanes mientras duerme, pero a la hora de ser padre le toca sudar la gota gorda. Recorremos el viaje de Dios e hijo por las tierras de Midgard y otros reinos nórdicos mientras nos enfrentamos a bestias míticas y divinas (aunque con menor variedad que en entregas anteriores) para llevar las cenizas de la madre de Atreo al pico mas alto de todos los reinos, en el cual descubriremos la verdad. Historia rica, con olor a nuevo, refrescante, pero sin dudas, necesaria. Su motivación principal, en si, es llevar las cenizas, pero también deja un claro hueco dónde podemos pasar explorando, cumpliendo objetivos opcionales y demás. No tiene la urgencia de un rescate, ni la necesidad de una venganza. Solo un viaje.

    Jugabilidad: Mecánicas y combate.
    Como dije antes, lo que mas me sorprendió de esta nueva entrega es el combate. Sigue siendo igual de brutal y frenético que antes, pero ahora posee un pequeño componente estratégico debido a dos principales mecánicas: El hacha leviathan y la posición de la cámara.
    Podemos lanzar el hacha y continuar golpeando a mano limpia, tranquilamente. Obviamente, Kratos no está indefenso nunca. Seguimos contando con un escudo para hacer parry o esquivar como hacíamos antes. Pero ahora podemos usar esa hacha, podemos apuntar hacia dónde queramos y podemos arrojarla y traerla de vuelta a voluntad. Hay enemigos con puntos débiles específicos y ventanas entre ataques en los cuales deberemos aprovechar para usar ésta habilidad. Y la posición de la cámara hace que tengamos que estar mas atentos a nuestro alrededor, porque, aunque no lo veas, podrías tener un enemigo a tus espaldas, y el escudo no te serviría de nada en ese caso.
    Tambien, en vez de los ataques de poder que teníamos en anteriores juegos, los cuales eran fijos. Ahora tenemos ataques rúnicos para nuestras armas, son ataques muy poderosos, los cuales se pueden cambiar cuando queramos, eso si, no podemos spammear éstos ataques ya que tienen un tiempo de recarga.
    Tambien tenemos un contenedor de Furia el cual se irá llenando al dar o recibir golpes. Y el cual podremos usar para destrozar a los enemigos y de paso, recuperar un poco de salud.
    Atreo tambien combate. Si, aunque sea un "NIÑO", atreo nos va a salvar el culo mas de una vez, usando sus flechas y sus ataques rúnicos, al cual le podremos ordenar disparar usando el botón [Cuadrado], tampoco podremos spammearlo todo el tiempo, pero aún así lo podemos usar para nuestra ventaja, siempre que queramos. Y lo mejor de todo. El niño no jode nunca y rara vez tendremos que ayudarlo (me ha pasado 2 o 3 veces en TODO el 100% del juego).
    Atreo tambien tiene la posibilidad de revivirnos al menos una vez si caemos en combate, lo cual puede pasar con enemigos poderosos, y lo cual es mas común de lo que imaginan si van a combatir con jefes opcionales.

    Todas las habilidades, tanto de Atreo con su arco como de Kratos con sus armas se pueden mejorar y subir de nivel.

    En cuanto al movimiento, podemos esprintar, ya que hay backtracking (siempre que queramos, por lo general no es obligatorio).
    Kratos ya no salta, pero todos los movimientos como saltar a una saliente, escalar y demás se pueden completar con el boton contextual: [O]. y al esquivar tendremos que usar [X] ya que con los sticks ahora debemos controlar al personaje y a la cámara.
    Tambien hay un bote, en el cual sucederan la mayor parte de las conversaciónes entre personajes.

    Exploración:
    Tenemos una gran y variada cantidad de lugares por explorar, los cuales, en su totalidad, todos poseen coleccionables valiosos, misiones secundarias, jefes opcionales, pequeños puzzles, mejoras y armaduras. Y no solo en el Reino de Midgard, pero bueno, no voy a hacer spoiler. Sin dudas es algo que se agradece, porque entre tanto combate, está bueno que haya momento para quietud, para respiros y para recompenzas. Recompenzas que valen la pena, realmente.

    Sin lugar a dudas, God of War supone un paso de titan para la franquicia, de la cual, espero podamos seguir viendo juegos con mas historias y mitologías. Sin dudas, ésto era necesario, tanto para Sony, como para nosotros. Excelente juego, excelente historia, increíble ambientación y muy divertido gameplay.

    Solo Disfruten.
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  22. May 9, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. Everything about it is incredible, the story, the game play, the graphics, the sound design. It is all top notch. The only thing that has disappointed me is that there is no plans for DLC because i need more!!
  23. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Este juego es el reflejo de la maduración del medio y la industria, el mejor God of War desde mi punto de vista el cual se aleja mucho de aquel Kratos caricaturesco que con los años cada vez rozaba mas el absurdo. A nivel artístico y técnico es sencillamente espectacular, un maravilloso trabajo adaptando la mitología nórdica y un sistema de combate muy gratificante.
  24. May 10, 2018
    10
    One of the best PS4 games ever. Fantastic game with exceptional story and side quests. Amazing!!
  25. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    The most expectation I have had for a game since I can remember and it didn´t disappoint me at all, better than any of the other six games and on its own holds on just fine, in a time that less and less games feel like games and feel more like services this one doesn't feel that way at all, technic wise gameplay wise and history wise its pushing the edge makes you glad you like video gamesThe most expectation I have had for a game since I can remember and it didn´t disappoint me at all, better than any of the other six games and on its own holds on just fine, in a time that less and less games feel like games and feel more like services this one doesn't feel that way at all, technic wise gameplay wise and history wise its pushing the edge makes you glad you like video games and you have a PS4. Expand
  26. Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing. I really can appreciate what was put in to make this possible. This game can be speedran quite quickly I believe, especially on easier difficulties. Most will end up with ~30 hrs including a good amount of side quest completion.
    It won't be everyones cup of tea, but this is an excellent game. Playing this makes me feel like I'm partaking in a movie as the strongest
    This game is amazing. I really can appreciate what was put in to make this possible. This game can be speedran quite quickly I believe, especially on easier difficulties. Most will end up with ~30 hrs including a good amount of side quest completion.
    It won't be everyones cup of tea, but this is an excellent game. Playing this makes me feel like I'm partaking in a movie as the strongest force in the game ready to ruin anyone's day if they stand in my way. I would verbally abuse someone talking trash about this game because that's what this game evokes in me. If you let this game engross you it will be an adventure you never want to end.
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  27. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    It's amazing. Just reviewing to balance out the losers that feel giving this a '0 score' and **** on a studio's achievement is the only way they can get attention. sad.
  28. May 16, 2018
    10
    This game is pretty amazing. The graphics are insane! It's a fresh start for the series which actually continues on from God of War 3. This game is not a reboot, it's a sequel. You can definitely play it without having played the previous ones but having played them gives you a LOT of background knowledge on Kratos and brings context to a lot of small and big things. You really appreciateThis game is pretty amazing. The graphics are insane! It's a fresh start for the series which actually continues on from God of War 3. This game is not a reboot, it's a sequel. You can definitely play it without having played the previous ones but having played them gives you a LOT of background knowledge on Kratos and brings context to a lot of small and big things. You really appreciate the growth in Kratos. He has come a long way and has experienced a great deal. Expand
  29. May 8, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece, the best ps4 exclusive. Es lo único que puedo decir para este juego que sabe aprovechar un mundo semi-abierto sin quedarse estancado en las típicas situaciones de videojuegos parecidos
  30. May 18, 2018
    10
    Jogo fantástico, a Sony reviveu a franquia de forma magistral. Ansioso para a sequencia dessa nova história.
  31. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Jack Macguffin is a prick. That's my review... on a serious note, this game has the best graphics in the GOW series, compelling characters/storyline, great gameplay mechanics, and is just an overall satisfying return to form for the franchise (the previous installments after GOW 3 are actually good too.)
  32. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    What a amazing game, this is really one of the best games ever made and wow, Kratos are perfectly done, this is now one of my favorite fictive personality !
  33. May 10, 2018
    10
    God of War (2018) is truly a revolutionary work of art right here. From the art of story telling, right down to obviously the best part in IMO; the gameplay elements. I honestly can't remember the last game I've played that perfectly delivered the gameplay so flawlessly to the point where it isn't repetitive at all. 10/10. Beautiful. Thank you Santa Monica Studios, Corey Barlog, and Sony.God of War (2018) is truly a revolutionary work of art right here. From the art of story telling, right down to obviously the best part in IMO; the gameplay elements. I honestly can't remember the last game I've played that perfectly delivered the gameplay so flawlessly to the point where it isn't repetitive at all. 10/10. Beautiful. Thank you Santa Monica Studios, Corey Barlog, and Sony. Thank you so much. Expand
  34. May 20, 2018
    8
    la historia, el tiempo de juego y graficos son excelentes pero el Sistema de combate no es malo pero algo sencillo
  35. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    im 36 working dad of 3. this game came out of no where and exceeded all my expectations. great gameplay by a great developer. santa monica ps4 is where the exclisives are at
  36. May 8, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece! Every gamer should play this game. Thank you for this extreme adventure!
  37. May 7, 2018
    10
    God of war 4 is an awesome Game.
    with great battle system and fantastic game play.
  38. Aug 29, 2018
    10
    play it play it play it play it!!!
    the game is insanely gorgeous, the story is touching when need be and ruthless in others.
    GOW is most probably game of the year for playstation and maybe even game of this generations console, easy to pick up and enjoy even if you never played the old ones (I didn't)
  39. May 12, 2018
    10
    2018 Game of the Year . Best God of War in the series . Epic Win from Sony . Congrats Santa Monica
  40. May 20, 2018
    10
    Overall, God of War is an absolute triumph – the visceral combat is wonderfully satisfying from start to finish, and the narrative is a masterclass in character development. Many of the gameplay mechanics and RPG aspects are far from groundbreaking, but if there are any flaws in their execution, they’re very hard to find and even harder to remember. My only criticism is that the endingOverall, God of War is an absolute triumph – the visceral combat is wonderfully satisfying from start to finish, and the narrative is a masterclass in character development. Many of the gameplay mechanics and RPG aspects are far from groundbreaking, but if there are any flaws in their execution, they’re very hard to find and even harder to remember. My only criticism is that the ending wasn’t as satisfying as I’d hoped it would be – but perhaps this is because it isn’t truly and end, but a beginning. Expand
  41. May 12, 2018
    10
    Plain and simple, God of War is one of the best games ever made. Sony Santa Monica Studio have made a game that is not only a masterpiece on its own, but also comes at a time when the video game industry seems to believe that single player games can't survive or be successful without a huge open world or tacked on multiplayer mode to sell. it doesn't have any microtransactions to bring inPlain and simple, God of War is one of the best games ever made. Sony Santa Monica Studio have made a game that is not only a masterpiece on its own, but also comes at a time when the video game industry seems to believe that single player games can't survive or be successful without a huge open world or tacked on multiplayer mode to sell. it doesn't have any microtransactions to bring in extra money either, and its all the better for it.
    Where other companies would take one look at adding a sequel to Kratos' journey and would give it a large open world filled with many icons and boring side missions that barely differ from each other, Santa Monica Studio decided to take a risk. A risk that paid off immensely as the game is not only being universally praised but also is the fastest selling playstation 4 game to date. its a love letter to gamers that enjoy a good story along with great gameplay. And God of War's gameplay is not only great, its incredible. The combat feels satisfying and rewarding all while being just as brutal as before. The progression and rpg elements may seem confusing at first, but once you understand them, they become a very fun and useful system that adds even more strategy to the already fantastic combat. I also rarely encountered any bugs or glitches throughout my near 40 hours spent in the game. The beautiful graphics look amazing and are even more impressive considering the camera never cuts, not even for a cut-scene. This makes the game feel more immersive and personal than just about any game I've ever played. It makes the action set pieces and big story moments feel even better and more powerful as well. To go along with it is the fantastic performances by the cast. Of course, Kratos and Atreus are at the forefront, but the supporting characters are also very well acted and voiced.
    The level design is impeccable, it encourages exploration and finding secret areas better than any linear game ever made. Its also all the more satisfying to see huge action sequences tear up the area and make you change up your play style. The levels and exploration are nearly flawless in execution, and make replaying or revisiting them utter joys.
    My only complaints about the game, and they are minor, would be that I would like more challenge in some of the games main story boss fights as well as more boss fights in the games story mode. However, the optional valkyrie boss fights are great and provided me with some very challenging fights that could took me anywhere from two to over twenty tries to complete.
    Overall, God of War proves to be an innovative, polished, fun gaming tour de force. It throws out unsavory business practices and exchanges them for the simplicity of just making a good game as one of your main selling points. And Sony Santa Monica Studio has not only made one of the best games of all time, but also the best game of this generation. And I cant wait to see where the series goes next.
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  42. Apr 30, 2018
    9
    Very good game. Some of the combat did get somewhat repetitive but if you after a game with plenty of lore and an excellent story this is the game for you. This is not the same game from the past. The "hit a certain button at a certain time" during a boss fight is no longer the case. Great game, some very small issues but they do not cause you to lose immersion whatsoever.
  43. May 8, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, all the idiots out there giving the game a 0 need to get a life and understand true gaming. Music, Story ,Graphics and Gameplay are outstanding, just like God of war 2.
    Cory Made a masterpiece and set the bar higher than ever for any future games. Kratos has never looked better, and with the new camera angle ite even better. im a huge fan of the series and played and
    A Masterpiece, all the idiots out there giving the game a 0 need to get a life and understand true gaming. Music, Story ,Graphics and Gameplay are outstanding, just like God of war 2.
    Cory Made a masterpiece and set the bar higher than ever for any future games. Kratos has never looked better, and with the new camera angle ite even better. im a huge fan of the series and played and replayed all of them, and i was worried about the blades of chaos with the new camera angle, i was proved wrong as now i prefer it this way as its so much better and more control. 10 out of 10
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  44. May 15, 2018
    10
    O jogo é incrível do início ao fim. Conseguiram fazer uma história muito interessante com pitadas de mistérios, junto a uma gameplay totalmente diferente da saga original, mas tão frenética quanto (ouso dizer que até mais). A jogabilidade tanto nas batalhas quanto na exploração do mundo é ótima, fazer combos com machado e escudo é algo que não demora para pegar o jeito e deixa cada combateO jogo é incrível do início ao fim. Conseguiram fazer uma história muito interessante com pitadas de mistérios, junto a uma gameplay totalmente diferente da saga original, mas tão frenética quanto (ouso dizer que até mais). A jogabilidade tanto nas batalhas quanto na exploração do mundo é ótima, fazer combos com machado e escudo é algo que não demora para pegar o jeito e deixa cada combate sendo único, ou seja, o jogo nunca se torna repetitivo. O Atreus é um ótimo aliado nos combates e faz parte das estratégias de batalha. Os puzzles também são bem mais inteligentes e as missões secundárias realmente te recompensam. Santa Mônica Estúdios está de parabéns pelo o que fez com essa franquia que eu já amava desde o PS2 e agora está renascida de forma primorosa. Expand
  45. May 7, 2018
    10
    After we managed to platinum the game it's fair to say we can be as honest as we can when it comes to the game. The Story is superb and unique to the God of War series. The character development between father and son with the characters you meet on your journey is excellent. The graphics are superb even if not on a PS4 Pro. In 4K, however, you see the beauty of your surroundings thatAfter we managed to platinum the game it's fair to say we can be as honest as we can when it comes to the game. The Story is superb and unique to the God of War series. The character development between father and son with the characters you meet on your journey is excellent. The graphics are superb even if not on a PS4 Pro. In 4K, however, you see the beauty of your surroundings that little bit better. The gameplay is new and fresh to the genre change and reinvents the triangle button. The endgame content is there to give you that value for money unlike the previous God of War games. Overall a genuine masterpiece. Expand
  46. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    O pessoal da Santa Monica fez o mais difícil, reinventou God of War e ficou fantástico. Além disso deu substância a Kratos, que agora tem substância narrativa e muito legal ver esse novo Kratos. Em mais de um momento esse jogo me emocionou. Falando da jogabilidade, apesar da mudança de perspectiva, com a câmera acima do ombro e a liberdade para mudar a direção da mesma, o remapeamento dosO pessoal da Santa Monica fez o mais difícil, reinventou God of War e ficou fantástico. Além disso deu substância a Kratos, que agora tem substância narrativa e muito legal ver esse novo Kratos. Em mais de um momento esse jogo me emocionou. Falando da jogabilidade, apesar da mudança de perspectiva, com a câmera acima do ombro e a liberdade para mudar a direção da mesma, o remapeamento dos botões, ela ainda parece familiar. A jogabilidade com o Machado de Leviatan é muito legal, os efeitos e coisas que podemos fazer com ele são bem variados. O fato de vc poder navegar para onde quiser, em um mundo semi-aberto, como eles conseguiram ficou ótimo, o que aumenta o tempo de jogo e é gratificante. A Santa Monica subiu mais uma vez a barra e esse é o Hack and Slash atual a ser batido. Expand
  47. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Excellent game, the best game in 2018.!
    The game is addictive, perfect soundtrack, perfect gameplay.
  48. May 17, 2018
    10
    Otimo trabalho Artístico parabéns ao diretor e seu grupo de criação lml e por favor traga um deus da guerra mundo aberto e exércitos pra nós enfrentamos e o principal onde esta morfeu e traga o CAOS no último capítulo da saga god futuramente lml
  49. May 11, 2018
    10
    I've been a fan of God of War games for as long as I can remember. In fact, it's the only franchise that I've played all the games more than once. I had high expectations and trepidations for this one, but Oh my God Santa Monica Studio did not disappoint. Not only it's my favorite game of the series, it's my favorite game of all time. I loved every aspect of it; game mechanics, story,I've been a fan of God of War games for as long as I can remember. In fact, it's the only franchise that I've played all the games more than once. I had high expectations and trepidations for this one, but Oh my God Santa Monica Studio did not disappoint. Not only it's my favorite game of the series, it's my favorite game of all time. I loved every aspect of it; game mechanics, story, music, characters, design ... etc. It's the only game that I played to completion (100%) collecting the Platinum Trophy along the way. For anyone who likes story-driven, action adventure, single player campaign THIS IS THE GAME FOR YOU. Expand
  50. 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
  51. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    God Of War is everything I was expecting. Perfect length, perfect map size, the right amount of secondary content, beautiful story, awesome OST, an amazing transition between gameplay and scenes. And of course, NO season pass, NO micro-transactions. We got for the first time in a while a FULL GAME since its first day. THANK YOU SO MUCH CORY BARLOG.
  52. May 14, 2018
    10
    Lo unico que puedo decir de esta nueva entrega por parte de Santa Monica Studio es: Gracias, por no solo ser tal ves, el GotY de este año si no por darme horas de entretenimiento garantizado, sin mencionar que no tiene ni un dlc, ni micropago, ni cajas de botin, que en estos tiempos es a menudo verlo.
  53. May 7, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the greatest games of the PS4 generation up there with Horizon zero dawn, The combat is fluid, has more depth the longer you play unlocking new abilities, An excellent crafting system, Armour weapon upgrades making for some unique combinations as Equipment linked to stats and power level, has a dynamic enemy level system where they get stronger the higher power you are, So many different enemy types each with unique abilities forcing you to adapt different fighting styles strategy.
    Great end game boss battles the Valkyries Pitting you to use all You've learned.
    Yes this game is linear at parts but its all the more rewarding when you realise you can go anywhere especially in Midgard as you gain new abilities you can reach new areas exsplore ruins, There is a wealth of side content from full side missions, Labours which are tasks, other realms have unique challenges. An end game after credits questline. This game is fleshed out to the max at least 30hours of content and thats if you leave some behind.
    No cutscenes what I mean is its a continues camera over shot never fades to black goes into some CGI video everything is done using the game engine a fully immersive exsperiance.
    To those who are worried about it being to hard compared to dark souls dont be the difficulty is as difficult as you want it to be it has a story immersive mode as well as a Chaos mode also no trophy is linked to difficulty feel free to change it mid game no reprocussions.
    The graphics push the original and slim PS4 to max and looks gorgeous dont worry about not having a pro it runs so smooth on original slim and I haven't encountered any problems Run a full game test on each.
    The story is a masterpiece of subtle relationship progression between a father Kratos and his son Atraues as they journey to scatter the mothers ashes which opens a whole new Lore and gods for Kratos things quickly spiral as secrets are reveleaved and some epic encounters ensue, I wont say to much suffice to say the story will drive you through the game whether you like it or not.
    Overall Kory Barlog has created a wonderful exsperiance that should be enjoyed by every playstion 4 owner, it has something for everyone those who love deep combat but easy enough for those who dont, story loving gamers for those who just want to push past side content, open world gamers who want side missions collectables, exsploration, and enough end game content Go esplore and defeat the Valkyrie complete all the challenges.
    Things to bear in mind this is the start of a trilogy but is self contained in scope, but that means not all realms are available as if they would let you go straight to Asgard. Probably no DLC as stated by development straight to work on sequel especially for PS4 if want it as last game Most likely through PS5 launch title.
    Lastly dont forget to go home at end of game for secret ending dont worry can still play post credits that ending will have you hyped for next one.

    Many thanks for reading I hope you enjoy the game as much as I did if unsure watch gameplay footage read more reviews.
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  54. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    First time rating a game. Between God of war 4 and Witcher 3, you will have the 2 best single player experiences a game has to offer and neither will be beaten soon. Absolutely breath-taking in every way. Enough to make me create a damn account here and leave this.

    The worst thing they can do to this game is not release a long expansion pack like witcher 3 did with blood and wine or
    First time rating a game. Between God of war 4 and Witcher 3, you will have the 2 best single player experiences a game has to offer and neither will be beaten soon. Absolutely breath-taking in every way. Enough to make me create a damn account here and leave this.

    The worst thing they can do to this game is not release a long expansion pack like witcher 3 did with blood and wine or whatever it was. Don't even care about the story as long as it's semi decent. The story for the main game is good enough. Just let me explore more of the world damn it and give me more things to do in this amazing game please.

    The 0 reviews are all by people who own an xbox (I own both, i don't quite get the console wars but whatever) and it's obvious by the games they've rated. I went through a bunch and it's pretty clear. This game is not a 9.2. It's closer to a 9.8. Even a 9.2 is a damn insult.
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  55. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    I grew up 88' when the gaming genre properly flourished and every new experience of games in different genres was an amazing and exhilirating journey. Walking in to new genres to experience new things in lfie I went into God of War 4 as the first God of War I've played and the only knowledge of the game that I had was its "cool graphics".

    With an open mind I went into the game and
    I grew up 88' when the gaming genre properly flourished and every new experience of games in different genres was an amazing and exhilirating journey. Walking in to new genres to experience new things in lfie I went into God of War 4 as the first God of War I've played and the only knowledge of the game that I had was its "cool graphics".

    With an open mind I went into the game and played the mainstory. I was blown away.
    Even as a streamer I had trouble talking to the people who joined me in the journey because of the immersive gameplay, the dialogues between each of the marvelous characters, the lore, the amazing and absolutely beautiful emotions and character relationships.

    This game is by far one of the best games I have ever played in all categories. I can't explain how much I appreciated every second of it and how blown away I was by the entirey of the game.
    Not a single element in the entire game disappointed me, not a single second was boring. It was refreshing, involving, emotional and beautiful all at the same time.

    A DEFINITIVE 100/100! Get the game and thank me later!
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  56. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Es un juego con bastante historia dan ganas de seguir jugandolo y aventurarse por todo el mapa para conseguir mas cosas y mejorar en el juego no te deja con huecos argumentales esta todo muy bien explicado este juego es lo mejor tiene muy buenos graficos y muy buena adaptacion de jugabilidad que mas se puede pedir de un videojuego
  57. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    this game deserves a perfect calification, not only for the art it is, but because its the first time i see art in a game, this game is the example of what wanting to make an excelent game looks like, this is what i was looking for in a game all the time, the best game ever created, even tho im a pc gammer, but sony won the fight and its their turn now, thanks cory, for giving us a realthis game deserves a perfect calification, not only for the art it is, but because its the first time i see art in a game, this game is the example of what wanting to make an excelent game looks like, this is what i was looking for in a game all the time, the best game ever created, even tho im a pc gammer, but sony won the fight and its their turn now, thanks cory, for giving us a real master piece, thank you A LOT, well done ''BOY'' Expand
  58. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    I had so much fun playing this game. The setting and story kept me wanting more. There were so many optional side missions to make this game a huge plus too. All in all, if you have a ps4, you need to play this game. It just might be the best game you'll play on the ps4.
  59. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Everything from the soundtrack, gameplay, and story make this game worth playing if you're a PS4 owner. After finishing the main story the characters still have things to say and there are more locations to explore even if the locations are a bit smaller than the other areas. Tons of side activities which can increase the power of Kratos with new gear and experience points, if you'reEverything from the soundtrack, gameplay, and story make this game worth playing if you're a PS4 owner. After finishing the main story the characters still have things to say and there are more locations to explore even if the locations are a bit smaller than the other areas. Tons of side activities which can increase the power of Kratos with new gear and experience points, if you're having a hard time with the main story I would recommend to go off the main path and explore. The visuals are also pleasing to the eye, the art direction is fantastic and not a lot of newer games of this AAA scale delve into the greek mythology, I bought this game mostly to see how they handled creating these areas and I feel they exceeded my expectations. Also no micro-transactions or DLC holding back story content, this is a complete game from start to finish right out of the box. My only criticism is that the gameplay can start off feeling like it's missing something - only allowing the Player a few options to combo enemies - but without spoilers, it will eventually pick up the pace and turn into a very combo driven game, especially on higher difficulties where it's recommended to stun lock foes before they get a chance to hit you (unless they've got poise, in which case dodge). This is an amazing first time user experience, but I haven't found much replay value unless you're willing to give the story another go on the hardest difficulty (having to replay through story sections is tedious unlike games such as Dark Souls where a Player can go at what ever pace they want, this game is designed for the first time user experience). Most games I would recommend to buy on sale, but this is different because of the production value found here. Even People who don't play video games can follow along and immerse themselves in this story which is something special. Expand
  60. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    sensacional manooooooooooooooooooooo. que jogo foda, cenario, personagens, historia....... melhor jogo que ja joguei.
  61. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    eu não era fã da franquia God of War mais depois da nova formula desse novo God of War simplesmente esse foi o melhor God of War que joguei.
  62. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    This was a amazing game, very strong storyline and extremely good gameplay all it needed was more intense boss fights
  63. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    This IS a GOD OF WAR game in its entirety, the escence is there, if you were a afraid of this game breaking what the god of war franchise ment, don't be. Just make yourself a favour and play this game. Its excellent in EVERYTHING it does, story, gameplay, character development, world building, graphics, everything. Games like this one are those wich shows that viodeogames are ART...
  64. Apr 29, 2018
    10
    The best GOD, reimagine with better in everything........pls give me more BOi
  65. Apr 29, 2018
    10
    No boring side stories, great main story , great graphics and gameplay. Just play it!
  66. Apr 29, 2018
    10
    A perfect game with a perfect execution of breathtaking graphics, brutal gameplay and engaging story. Definitely goty for me
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
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  69. Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Excellent story, graphic, excellent game!.

    Świetna fabuła, grafika, świetna gra, nowy poziom narracji, mistrzowski poziom.
  70. May 8, 2018
    10
    Acabo de terminar el juego y me tope con algo que no me gusto, y es que aun no sale la segunda parte, este juego es lo maximo...
  71. May 5, 2018
    9
    God of war, is one of the most famous video game franchises, known for its main character. Kratos, his brutal and bloodthirsty technique, is one of the reasons why the saga became what it is today.

    The first change you see in this new release, is the camera. Instead of being away from Kratos, it is on his shoulder, without forgetting also the new aspect he has. Old and wise, seeking to
    God of war, is one of the most famous video game franchises, known for its main character. Kratos, his brutal and bloodthirsty technique, is one of the reasons why the saga became what it is today.

    The first change you see in this new release, is the camera. Instead of being away from Kratos, it is on his shoulder, without forgetting also the new aspect he has. Old and wise, seeking to fulfill the last will of his wife with his son, Atreus.

    Obviously, nothing is perfect, the game has gorgeous graphics, the cinematics are perfect, the Father/son relationship develops as the story progresses, the secondary paths are amazing and interesting, it doesn´t have load screens, the combat system is most satisfaying, and the way you can upgrade your character it´s better than the other games. But this changes in the combat system won´t be for all, also there are lots of bosses encounters, and some times, it becomes boring or repetitive. But that doesn't mean that it's not a good game.

    The game not only seeks to entertain but also attract the player, narrating important factors of Nordic mythology and how these directly affect the game, also shows (as in the previous entries) riddles and puzzles that the characters will have to solve for advance in history, both main and secondary roads, showing one more time how Sonic Santa Monica can make great things with a videogame that the comunity was wating for decades.
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  72. May 6, 2018
    8
    I'm just going to write what I didn't like since it's way shorter than listing everything that I enjoyed.

    Basically the game has repetitive mini bosses which seem kind of dull, not only because they look the same (with small variations) but the cinematic finisher for absolutely all of them is the same, so after the 4th Troll/Ogre/valkyrie (and won't be the last) it's just like well ok.
    I'm just going to write what I didn't like since it's way shorter than listing everything that I enjoyed.

    Basically the game has repetitive mini bosses which seem kind of dull, not only because they look the same (with small variations) but the cinematic finisher for absolutely all of them is the same, so after the 4th Troll/Ogre/valkyrie (and won't be the last) it's just like well ok. That's my biggest complain; coming from a franchise known for it's very creative and brutal finishing moves, having the same one for the same type of enemy just seems lazy. That's it; story, characters, graphics, gameplay, I enjoyed everything else.
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  73. May 7, 2018
    10
    I finished the game , and i must say...God of War is one of the best games on PS4(for me is the best)..Great work!!...

    Amazing game!!!
  74. May 7, 2018
    10
    This game has everything you look up to from a game, no doubt all the work behind from the Santa Monica Studio, everything is on the game, no boxes, everything you pay is there, which is hard to find this day in the industry, all my respect for that. Maybe it´s not the best and first plaze in graphics, but it looks completely gorgeous, I could stay with my mouth open without playing justThis game has everything you look up to from a game, no doubt all the work behind from the Santa Monica Studio, everything is on the game, no boxes, everything you pay is there, which is hard to find this day in the industry, all my respect for that. Maybe it´s not the best and first plaze in graphics, but it looks completely gorgeous, I could stay with my mouth open without playing just watching how beautiful the world in god of war is. Maybe it´s not the best in story, but gets you so addicted to it, maybe it´s not the best in playable, but oh my "god", the combats are spectaculary awesome, and i could be like that all day.... in my opinion all the details together makes this game Brilliant. 10/10 Expand
  75. May 7, 2018
    10
    Played in all difficulties;

    TL;DR: I give this game a 10 because of its combat game play, its story (both narrative & well done artistic theme), and its rewarding exploration The music and art are all very well done. There are many different places you go and each place has its own theme for the most part, and really makes it interesting to see whats around each corner. The artists
    Played in all difficulties;

    TL;DR: I give this game a 10 because of its combat game play, its story (both narrative & well done artistic theme), and its rewarding exploration

    The music and art are all very well done. There are many different places you go and each place has its own theme for the most part, and really makes it interesting to see whats around each corner. The artists did a great job bringing the environment to life and giving the story a fantastic foundation.

    When it comes to exploring these places all of your extra effort is rewarded with meaningful rewards and makes you want to explore more which helps you appreciate the level design as well as more of the art.

    The narrative, I must say, is amazing. So many times I found myself listening to an npc just hear what they had to say. This is very out of the ordinary for me, however, I do love mythology. So hearing an alternate version of some Norse mythology is probably right up my ally. Either way, you will likely appreciate the way Kratos and Atreus interact with each other.

    Combat is very fun, they did an amazing job in my opinion making it versatile enough that when i'm fighting i'm not always using the same techniques. The enemies, again, are diverse and offer interesting situations.

    I would not recommend playing the hardest difficulty unless you've beaten the game. I say this not because it is difficult but because it becomes cheesy and monotonous. You will find yourself maximizing damage through sometimes cheesy techniques because it is the best/only way to move forward and this can ruin much of the fun of the many versatile and unique techniques/things you gain in the game. Not to mention you will die more, much more.
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  76. May 7, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The storyline is beautiful, and learning that Atreaus is Loki at the end leaves so much to be desired in the sequel. My knocking of 2 points comes from how it seems that the other realms seem under developed or overlooked. Since there are 3 realms I never get to visit, and aside from Midgard being fully developed but the other realms seemingly empty aside from some NPCs, it felt like the story could have been extended to involve them.
    Another thing that annoyed me was how coming from God of War III, I was hoping to battle against numerous Gods like Odin, Thor, Sif, Bragi, etc. The other thing is when I was fighting the gatekeeper of Helheim, it was basically just another troll. I would have loved to see more variation in the design.
    Thankfully, I feel like this was a good origins story, but these things should really be addressed in the sequel to this game.
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  77. May 7, 2018
    10
    Ok lets give my most honest thoughts on this game: Phenomenal. Visually this game is stunning even at 1080p which is the resolution i opted to use since I dont own a 4k TV. You can see the detail, the sophistry, the amount of passion each area was given. In a Pure visual artistic standpoint I have to say nothing in this year 2018 will beat or even match GoW for me.Combat wise this GoW is aOk lets give my most honest thoughts on this game: Phenomenal. Visually this game is stunning even at 1080p which is the resolution i opted to use since I dont own a 4k TV. You can see the detail, the sophistry, the amount of passion each area was given. In a Pure visual artistic standpoint I have to say nothing in this year 2018 will beat or even match GoW for me.Combat wise this GoW is a step-up from the previous "mash square square triangle" combo. The difficulties are on point, easy is easy normal is normal and hard is hard. No artificial difficulty in this game, if you die then try something else. Though some enemies admittedly need a better moveset design and the camera controls can come off as a bit clunky. This is a but a small critique i can give the game, IMPROVE SOME OF THE ENEMY MOVESETS. Expand
  78. May 7, 2018
    10
    After 100% and Platinum trophy I am impressed. Storyline was enthralling and kept me coming back for more. This is what a single player game should be like and not to mention NO LOOT BOXES. GOTY hands down to this point and will be hard to beat in the future.
  79. May 8, 2018
    10
    Amazing, one of the best games. The story is good and combat Rocks. Loved every hour i spend playing this.
  80. May 8, 2018
    10
    This game will probably be the game of the year, graphics, music, pretty much everything is supreme in this video game and can't wait to see more from cory barlog and his team.
  81. May 8, 2018
    10
    Anyone who trashes this game is crazy. The story is a little slow but if you listen to the director they made a game to tell the story of Norse Mythology; setting up for amazing games to come instead of diving right in. What a direction, from the visuals to the game play everything is perfect. I spent most of my play through just amazed at the stories told in between destinations. This isAnyone who trashes this game is crazy. The story is a little slow but if you listen to the director they made a game to tell the story of Norse Mythology; setting up for amazing games to come instead of diving right in. What a direction, from the visuals to the game play everything is perfect. I spent most of my play through just amazed at the stories told in between destinations. This is for gamers who read in between the line, notice every little detail, and will be left speechless when it ends. Expand
  82. May 8, 2018
    10
    This is the rare type of game that gives MEANING to gaming at all. When we are kids, all seems magical because we don't have ourselves attached to the strings of reality (work, family, studying, etc). So, when you are an adult, it gets harder to get to that point where you can find all the way back to the magic world that were constantly surrounding you. GOD OF WAR! You may get yourselfThis is the rare type of game that gives MEANING to gaming at all. When we are kids, all seems magical because we don't have ourselves attached to the strings of reality (work, family, studying, etc). So, when you are an adult, it gets harder to get to that point where you can find all the way back to the magic world that were constantly surrounding you. GOD OF WAR! You may get yourself trembling just by the sound of it. You feel Kratos, you feel the BOY - which plays a role as strong as a protagonist role - and you feel the world. Thank you Santa Monica Studios, and specially Cory Barlog for setting up the bar so high with this game, that I feel I'm still in the peak of Jotunheim, contemplating the path behind me and saying: YES! F*CKING YES! Expand
  83. May 8, 2018
    10
    Jedna od najbojih igrica ikada napravljenih, zasluzuje sve pohvaale i pozitivne recenzije. Igra godine za mene
  84. May 8, 2018
    10
    I played God of War—the earlier versions, briefly, a few years ago. It wasn't my thing. If you felt the same way as me, there's hope for you now as this reboot of the series is absolutely incredible.

    It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a single player campaign as much as I've enjoyed GoW, at least a console generation or two. For the record I've completed (or nearly completed) a
    I played God of War—the earlier versions, briefly, a few years ago. It wasn't my thing. If you felt the same way as me, there's hope for you now as this reboot of the series is absolutely incredible.

    It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a single player campaign as much as I've enjoyed GoW, at least a console generation or two. For the record I've completed (or nearly completed) a good few of Nintendo's and Sony's big hitters like Mario Oddysey, Breath of the Wild, Bloodborne, Last of Us, Metal Gear 5, and Horizon, as well as the great non-exclusives like Witcher 3 and GTA5. While those are all great titles, God of War really makes me feel like it's the killer app of the last half decade.

    God of War's mechanics don't do anything particularly new, in fact, the core exploration/world mechanic is very much like a Metroid game where the number of available paths available increase when gaining a new item from the main quest line. This was fine with me as it kept the pace of the main quest tight, and that's where the game has one of it's strongest points: the cutscenes, the set pieces, the characters and the dialogue are all very well woven into the story and provided me with entertainment that surpassed all of the above titles that I mentioned. Quality over quantity.

    Then there's the graphics; no need to explain here, it's just the best looking thing on the ps4. Period.

    And finally, the combat; God of War's combat surpasses games like Bloodborne, Breath of the Wild and Horizon. Kratos' axe throw, in particular, feels great with the rest of his move-set, as well as his son's arrow mechanic. Your moves can be fast or strong and the over the shoulder camera brings a sort of hefty feel to your actions. The game can be a serious challenge (on the Challenging difficulty) that rivals a Souls game. Blocking, dodging, and knowing your enemies' moves are required. The enemies are varied, and some are introduced in really cool ways (like the Revenant cave). When a certain enemy was around, I found myself prioritizing and flinging them into another stronger enemy for stun value. I found myself orienting so that I could push them into walls, and off of cliffs—things that were necessary to survive. I can't stress how much I enjoyed the combat and exploration, which rewarded me with the gear to be able to kill off the final valkyrie.

    Buy this one, it's a must have.
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  85. May 8, 2018
    10
    This is The Best Game of 2018!!! Everything is brilliant in it. Story, characters, combat, soundtrack, and graphic are on the highest level. The best innovation of GoW is Atreus. I was using him in each battle. He is great! Everyone who has PS4 must play this amazing game! 10/10!!!
  86. May 14, 2018
    10
    i love Norse mythology and after seeing marvel ruin those characters like Thor, Loki and odin in their comics and movies. i'm SO GLAD that god of war is doing norse gods and by the looks of it they will do them right. Thor's son's in the game were my favorite part and i just cant wait to fight Odin and Thor in the future games.
  87. May 9, 2018
    10
    Perfect game, it was worth waiting for.
    Congratulations to all the sony's team.
  88. May 9, 2018
    10
    Mannn, this game has blown my mind, literally. I dont know from where to start. Lets say a had been a fan of god since like 2010, and i really have been so exited for Gow4 when they announced back in 2016. I just have to say this, i have start to learn a bit of programming and game developing and when i saw all beautiful graphic, 3d models and terrain, i just couldnt believe my eyes. HowMannn, this game has blown my mind, literally. I dont know from where to start. Lets say a had been a fan of god since like 2010, and i really have been so exited for Gow4 when they announced back in 2016. I just have to say this, i have start to learn a bit of programming and game developing and when i saw all beautiful graphic, 3d models and terrain, i just couldnt believe my eyes. How much details you guys put in this game is just mind blowing. I have to admit i was a little worried when i read about camera changing that you had in plan, but i was wrong. It is amazing really, and combat system is just amazing as well. Story wise it was pretty damn good, with all dialog between Kratos and Atreus, and letter with Mmir, it gave really good experience for us players to just listen to them and learn something new about story and Norse mitologie, Overall 10/10 and i hope you guys continue this great job in the games to come. Cheers! Expand
  89. May 10, 2018
    10
    Most amazing gaming experience I have ever had, the combat, the story and the world all combine to give the best experience this generation of consoles has to offer
  90. May 10, 2018
    10
    I was very happy and satisfied to play the new GOD OF WAR. I had the opportunity to play the first game - which I loved. I also finished the second one and enjoyed the evolution of the story. The third one I have mixed feelings, because for me Kratos becomes the villain of the story.

    This new game is incredible. The BOOOY is very good, Kratos is much more palatable and the game is
    I was very happy and satisfied to play the new GOD OF WAR. I had the opportunity to play the first game - which I loved. I also finished the second one and enjoyed the evolution of the story. The third one I have mixed feelings, because for me Kratos becomes the villain of the story.

    This new game is incredible. The BOOOY is very good, Kratos is much more palatable and the game is difficult in the good way.
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  91. May 10, 2018
    10
    This game is a master piece of story telling. It is more than simply playing a game it is an experience that everybody should go through. I have never played a game this good and I’m even offended that breath of the wild has a higher score than this game, now don’t get me wrong it is in fact a great game and I love it but this... it is simply much deeper and immersive that it falls in itsThis game is a master piece of story telling. It is more than simply playing a game it is an experience that everybody should go through. I have never played a game this good and I’m even offended that breath of the wild has a higher score than this game, now don’t get me wrong it is in fact a great game and I love it but this... it is simply much deeper and immersive that it falls in its own league. Cannot wait for the next game! Thanks Cory Barlog. Expand
  92. May 10, 2018
    10
    Este nuevo GOD OF WAR es sin duda una obra maestra, realmente es un excelente videojuego, apesar de que cambio radicalmente a los anteriores juegos, este supo adaptarse de una forma excepcional, tiene una excelente historia que te engancha conforme vayas avanzando, un sistema de combate excelente, los jefes, el mundo semiabierto, los gráficos, los protagonistas, el gran doblaje de audio aEste nuevo GOD OF WAR es sin duda una obra maestra, realmente es un excelente videojuego, apesar de que cambio radicalmente a los anteriores juegos, este supo adaptarse de una forma excepcional, tiene una excelente historia que te engancha conforme vayas avanzando, un sistema de combate excelente, los jefes, el mundo semiabierto, los gráficos, los protagonistas, el gran doblaje de audio a diferentes idiomas, en si el videojuego es buenísimo, si tendría que ponerle un pero, seria que no cuenta con "new game plus", es algo que se agradecería si lo incluyen en una próxima actualización. SANTA MONICA STUDIO realizo un excelente juego, sin duda alguna el mejor juego que puede tener hasta ahora PS4. Expand
  93. May 10, 2018
    9
    I have pre-ordered this game the moment since it became available on Amazon. I have been a loyal gamer to this series since its PS2 era. The new God of War just brings back the good old days. I have enjoyed every moment of this game so far. It is not hard to tell that there will be continues story development following this one. I would expect to see it again sometime in the next 3 years.
  94. May 11, 2018
    10
    For me, it’s the game of the gen and one of those few where I feel compelled to complete it 100%. I’ve played other games after I got to the end of the story and I just keep coming back to. Picking off a Valerie here, completing another trial the endgame. Gameplay, graphics, narrative, this game has it it all
  95. May 16, 2018
    10
    As the first God of War game I've ever played, I definitely wasn't let down. I was happy to see I didn't need to know much to get into the story and relationship between Kratos and Atreus. The story is heartwarming thanks to the father son moments between Kratos and his son, and it felt refreshing to see a story that wasn't about saving the world, but more personal for once. The gameplayAs the first God of War game I've ever played, I definitely wasn't let down. I was happy to see I didn't need to know much to get into the story and relationship between Kratos and Atreus. The story is heartwarming thanks to the father son moments between Kratos and his son, and it felt refreshing to see a story that wasn't about saving the world, but more personal for once. The gameplay is excellent, and it's fun to fight countless enemies and explore all the realms which all have their own gimmick or idea. The game is amazing to look at, probably the most beautiful game I've played on the PS4. Definitely pick this game up if you haven't already, this game is a joy from start to finish. Expand
  96. May 12, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bought a PS4 just for this one and it didn't dissapoint one bit. Storytelling and visuals are on a whole different level than everything else. But I'm sure you've read a lot of positive reviews so I'm going to address the negatives around here. Basically, they look like written by people angry about it being better rated than their favorite games, and the reasons they put this down are quite ridiculous.

    Saying it doesn't have a good storytelling is the first thing you need to ignore. I never played another GOW before, but I played GOW3 just before this one to get in shape. This is leaps and bounds beyond that, a much more rational and emotional approach than the blind blood-hungry Kratos from the past.

    Gameplay has also evolved a lot and it DOESNT HAVE ANYTHING to do with the Souls Series. Beat Bloodborne just before GOW3 (I bought Bloodborne, Uncharted 4 and GOW3 while I waited for this to be released) Combat is unique and is right in the middle of an action game and an RPG. Upgrades are awesome and well balanced. Nothing feels like too much or too little.

    I've also seen people talking about its difficulty. Yes, it's not an easy game, but if difficulty is a handicap for you, then play it on easy. Bloodborne is as hard as this one (In hard difficulty, the one I played it on) but it doesn't let you chose between levels of difficult, this one does. Once you get used to it's gameplay and upgrade yourselves enough, everything is beatable except for the hardest enemies on the game which you will discover when you play it.

    Same goes for fans of Uncharted, and older GOW games that couldn't get over this one. Just forget all you've read positive or negative about this game and enjoy this adventure. There are a lot of chances you will find it unforgettable.
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  97. May 13, 2018
    9
    God of War was a wonderful story shown through an unforgettable and emotional bond between father and son. The two decide their own journey, but along the way, are enveloped by Nordic lore and mythos. The world tests their resolve forcing them to fight murderous foes and confront inner qualms. Their decisions and confrontations are sources of reflection for the inquisitive. This is a storyGod of War was a wonderful story shown through an unforgettable and emotional bond between father and son. The two decide their own journey, but along the way, are enveloped by Nordic lore and mythos. The world tests their resolve forcing them to fight murderous foes and confront inner qualms. Their decisions and confrontations are sources of reflection for the inquisitive. This is a story I will remember and cherish for years to come. Along with a unique and lovable story, the game displays awe injecting landscapes and wow inspiring beasts. With a camera angle that never cuts away, This game could have made it to the movie theaters. Fortunately, it had complimentary gameplay, which only highlighted the main character’s absolute power and (depending on the player) ability to find hidden passage ways full of impressive collectibles. With a plethora of possibilities the player can select two special moves for their weapons that will aid the player in annihilating his or her enemies. My only objections to the game are the inconsistent fluidity of battle and some Mundane tasks that must be completed to advance through a level. However, at the end of some battles I let out a sigh of satisfaction after timing and pressing every button correctly. Expand
  98. May 14, 2018
    10
    sou brasileiro e o god of war veio muito bem dublado traduzido para o pórtugues .
    Minhas experiências foram as melhores , superou e munto minhas expectativas , so posso dizer que não vejo a hora para jogar sua sequencia .
  99. May 14, 2018
    10
    This game is beyond perfection, it is truly the masterpiece of the modern era. Never since Arkham City in 2013 have I felt that I have played something vastly different and unique. This game will be in your thoughts when you aren't playing it. Kratos is now my favourite Video game protagonist!
  100. May 14, 2018
    10
    Such an amazing game, I just finished it and wow just wow. This takes the god of war series to a whole new level.

    A beautiful world to explore when ever you please. Intense combat system with the ability to choose different play styles. A great story that can really pull at the heart.

    I can't wait to play the next one
Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Mixed: 0 out of 118
  2. 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. 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.