God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

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  1. Brovar002
    Jan 24, 2019
    10
    Новый God of War одновременно прекрасен и убог(некакон, ибо я из олдов).Сюжет интересен, боёвка интересная. Из плохого: оказуаливание игры. Но 10/10, ибо игра сильно завлекла и не капельки не надоела.
  2. likevin96
    May 24, 2018
    9
    Completion: Finished game and all side-quests on hard mode.

    Pros: - Some of the best graphics on the PS4 right now, only falling short of Uncharted 4. The varied vistas are breathtaking, the character/enemy designs are inspired, and the detail in every corner of the game is very much impressive. This visual fidelity extends both to spectacle and subtlety - with the graphics enhancing    Completion: Finished game and all side-quests on hard mode.

    Pros:
    - Some of the best graphics on the PS4 right now, only falling short of Uncharted 4. The varied vistas are breathtaking, the character/enemy designs are inspired, and the detail in every corner of the game is very much impressive. This visual fidelity extends both to spectacle and subtlety - with the graphics enhancing every aspect of the game from the intensity of battle to the characters' emotional ranges.
    - One of the best written and voice acted games in existence. Combined with the unique camera work and stellar direction, God of War comfortably rests in the highest possible echelons of cinematic storytelling in video games along with The Last of Us and Uncharted 4.
    - Engrossing take on Norse mythology as well as the God of War mythos. The story is more than strong enough to keep you engaged and I would guess that it will likely be the primary impetus for most people that play this game. Although there are issues with a few of the character arcs, God of War manages to overall maintain a consistently stellar level of quality throughout its plot, characters, and writing.
    - The Leviathan Axe is a highly versatile weapon due to its melee and ranged capabilities and the game very much pushes you to utilize its full capabilities at the higher difficulty sessions. In particular, the Mjolnir-like weapon recall system remains fun throughout the entire ~35 hour journey.
    - The visual and audio effects very much sell the impact and weightiness of the attacks in this game - making the combat feel much more visceral and satisfying.

    Cons:
    - XP and gold start to feel useless in the last ~25% of the game - which makes progression feel static in the post game. Enchantments do not have much tangible effect on overall gameplay besides from pure numbers and it's thus disappointing that this is the only part of your kit worth adjusting in the later sections of this title.
    - Repetitiveness is definitely an issue here when it comes to the gameplay. Although the game does have a wealth of interesting ideas, the low number of enemy types (or at least the ways in which you combat them) and dearth of unique boss encounters can start to make the combat arenas tiring. Furthermore, the long distances between objectives and the relatively slow travel speed of Kratos can make the game feel frustratingly draggy at times.
    - The climbing in this game is perhaps the worse I have seen in a AAA title. There is absolutely no freedom or player agency in these sections, even compared to games such as Uncharted or Tomb Raider. The sluggishness of Kratos's movements and the linearity at which you move through these areas makes it a complete bore.
    - The camera is great from a storytelling perspective, but it unnecessarily forces the gameplay to suffer. Although the designers ended up mostly succeeding in making the close camera work, I can't help but feel as if a more traditional fixed/controllable camera would have helped the fluidity of combat. Kratos should not feel so vulnerable - he should feel like a god.

    Final Word:
    Production and direction are at the zenith in this game in a fashion that is rarely seen. God of War is undoubtedly on top of the world right now and that is due to the massive budget and care that was clearly imbued into every aspect of the game's presentation. However, repetitiveness in several aspects of the gameplay as well as mechanical sacrifices made for the storytelling and atmosphere mar an otherwise flawless experience.

    True Score:
    8.9    … Expand
  3. dash383535
    May 7, 2018
    9
    “A promising start to a reimagining of a classic IP”

    Introduction: It’s has been 8 long years since we have seen Kratos in 2010’s God of War III. With a new mythology, new gods to defeat and a new way of combat, can this reimagining of the old PS2 franchise bring new life to this series? Let’s see as we delve into what does and does not work with God of War (2018). Story: The story    “A promising start to a reimagining of a classic IP”

    Introduction: It’s has been 8 long years since we have seen Kratos in 2010’s God of War III. With a new mythology, new gods to defeat and a new way of combat, can this reimagining of the old PS2 franchise bring new life to this series? Let’s see as we delve into what does and does not work with God of War (2018).

    Story: The story starts with Kratos and his new son, Atreus morning over the loss of Kratos Wife and Atreus mother. Her last wish is to have her ashes spread on the highest peak in the land of Midgard. While getting ready to go on this mission, a stranger, knowing of Kratos past, tries to stop them for unknown reasons. I won’t say anymore due to spoilers but it’s an amazing story. The new calm and collective Kratos dealing with what he did in the past makes for a more relatable Kratos and helps the story stay intriguing. The references to the previous games are enough for long-time fans to piece together what happened between this game and the 3rd installment but subtle enough for newbies to the franchise not to get lost, hence why this game is only called God of War, The father and son relationship is perfect and is the driving force behind this amazing journey. If you’re getting this game for the story, it’s easily one of the best parts of this game.

    Gameplay: The gameplay is just as brutal as the previous games but it has changed in many ways. The camera is now in a locked position and gives a more cinematic look for story moments and for combat. It’s very similar to what they do in Naughty Dog’s more recent entries. The fast-paced combat from previous entries is replaced for a weightier and slow-moving combat. This makes combat way more brutal, thanks with the help of Kratos new weapon, The Leviathan Axe. This new style is also mixed in with light RPG elements and a semi-open world, even though the game is still mostly linear. The RPG elements work well but I feel like they were unnecessary, with the exception of the skill tree. Crafting armor and dealing with different stats feels pointless. Last but not least, the enemies are great when they are not repetitive. I started to get annoyed towards the end when I started to fight a boss gauntlet of enemies I had fought many times before. Luckily, this does not start feeling like a problem till close to the end. Overall, the gameplay is fantastic as well. Just need a bit more variety in the enemies next time around.

    Technical: This game is the best looking game of PS4, hands down, even if you only own a regular PS4. No framerate drop and no load screens (Unless you die). The game is present in one singular shot from beginning to end and it makes the game more impressive due to it. The soundtrack is amazing, such a powerful score that never lets up from beginning to end. No glitches of any kind. This game, like most PlayStation titles as of late, is a technical masterpiece.

    Verdict: God of War (2018) is a promising start to a reimagining of a classic IP. A risk I don’t think anyone would take with an established IP. Having the courage to get an IP that everyone knows and turn it into something so different is just unheard of in this day in age. I applaud everyone over at Santa Monica Studio for make a near perfect experience. Just try to make enemies a bit more varied near the end next time.

    Pros:
    +Amazing Journey
    +New Brutal Gameplay
    +Powerful Soundtrack
    +Technical Masterpiece

    Cons:
    -No enemy variety near the end    … Expand
  4. Edgard86
    May 22, 2018
    8
    Prós: Gráfico Lindo, Historia boa, jogabilidade viciante e boa dublagem.

    Contras: Pouca ação comparado aos antigos, muita influencia de Last Of us, inimigos repetitivos.
    Hype exagerado.
    PSN: Edgard_ _ _5
  5. M3RTIPAH
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Let me tell you one true fact out of the way. You WONT see better looking game than God Of War in this generation, you wont play any better game in this generation. This game have set bar way too high just like Witcher 3 did back in the days. Everything just works, amazing story, combat with amazing graphics sceen full of enemies and you dont see a single framedrop. This what happens, whenLet me tell you one true fact out of the way. You WONT see better looking game than God Of War in this generation, you wont play any better game in this generation. This game have set bar way too high just like Witcher 3 did back in the days. Everything just works, amazing story, combat with amazing graphics sceen full of enemies and you dont see a single framedrop. This what happens, when developers giving theyr sweat and blood to the game, all theyr passion, all the time and the result is just one true masterpiece. Making game look and work this amazing, has nothing to do so much how much power your hardware has, its how much you can squeeze out of something this old like PS4, putting all the efford and your hard work and imagination to work.… Expand
  6. friendlyfire78
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Great history and gameplay...excellent ps4 game............................
  7. ReyalsfoSwodahs
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    God of War is nearly flawless in everything it tries to execute. The story, combat, equipment system, lore, and so much more are all breathtaking and vastly better than most games releasing these days. The ending had me covered in chills and longing for more. I could spend hours running around, fighting, and exploring every nook and cranny the game has to offer. It truly is a masterpiece.God of War is nearly flawless in everything it tries to execute. The story, combat, equipment system, lore, and so much more are all breathtaking and vastly better than most games releasing these days. The ending had me covered in chills and longing for more. I could spend hours running around, fighting, and exploring every nook and cranny the game has to offer. It truly is a masterpiece. However, I do have one complaint a lot of people seem to have: the enemies did not seem varied or special. It sometimes felt like the enemies were just being reskinned. Each area felt like it had 3 normal enemies and 1 challenge enemy...and that's it. In the next title, I'd like to see more variety to the enemies, but other than that, the next game is already a Day-One purchase.… Expand
  8. Mablack
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    No esperaba nada, pero esto fue mucho mas de lo que me imagine. Simplemente me fascino
  9. nandika
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    This game made me buy a PS4 Pro and it was worth it. It looks stunning, and the way the norse mythology is embedded in the gameplay and in the game's limited but always changing world, makes it a masterpiece.
  10. Nero5423
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    The most epic, exiting, beautiful game of that generation of consoles. Don't think, just buy it!
  11. BreakzJ
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Exceeded every expectation I had. I was initially worried about the father son dynamic but the story is so well done that those worries disappeared within the first few hours of gameplay. By far the best graphics on the PS4 to date (until TLOU2 comes out I'm sure) Everything from the new lore, combat mechanics, just everything is so well done. Absolutely deserved game of the year!
  12. theDARK
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    God of War is easily the best game of the generation so far and one of the best of the gaming industry
    this game is so good it shouldn't even exist and for all those people trying to low down the score user you all should really get over the fact that this game has no match for now so please try not to be so edgy and leave alone this game and the user core of 9.3 cause this game totally    God of War is easily the best game of the generation so far and one of the best of the gaming industry
    this game is so good it shouldn't even exist and for all those people trying to low down the score user you all should really get over the fact that this game has no match for now so please try not to be so edgy and leave alone this game and the user core of 9.3 cause this game totally deserves a 15/10 score user or a 10/10 at difference of the other games    … Expand
  13. bendabest
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    this is the game that the game industry needs but not the one that it deserve and yet here it is
  14. ErdemGungor18
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Bu oyun kesinlikle 2018 in en iyi oyunlarından. Negatif yorum yapanların hiçbiri gram oyundan anlamıyor. Gidip Pc deki Witcher 3 üne devam etsinler. Oyun belkide bize gelmiş geçmiş en iyi combat sistemi ve gameplayi sunuyor. Hikayeyi düşük yaştaki çocuklar anlamaz. God of War kitlesinin büyüdüğünü ve artık daha farklı şeylerden hoşlandığını bildiği için bize daha olgun bir hikaye ileBu oyun kesinlikle 2018 in en iyi oyunlarından. Negatif yorum yapanların hiçbiri gram oyundan anlamıyor. Gidip Pc deki Witcher 3 üne devam etsinler. Oyun belkide bize gelmiş geçmiş en iyi combat sistemi ve gameplayi sunuyor. Hikayeyi düşük yaştaki çocuklar anlamaz. God of War kitlesinin büyüdüğünü ve artık daha farklı şeylerden hoşlandığını bildiği için bize daha olgun bir hikaye ile çıkmaya karar vermiş ve çokta iyi yapmışlar. Sadece boss fightları biraz az olmuş ama diğer oyunlarla karşılaştırıldığında kat be kat iyi.… Expand
  15. bloodborne23
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    As a gamer girl who has grown up with God of war i can confirm that this is the best game in the whole franchise and also is the game of the year
  16. chobobo
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece, this is how the game should look like, feel like and play like in 2018
  17. SerimusNero606
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Words can't describe this game. I wasn't a fan of the past god of wars due to the gameplay so I was a bit sceptical at first but once I finished the first cutscene in the game I knew this was going to have an impact on me. Game is absolutely legendary and I can't wait for dlc or god of war 5
  18. BrazilianGowFan
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    O jogo com os melhores gráficos que já joguei, meu personagem favorito dos games, jogabilidade incrível, trilha sonora ótima, Atreus evolui muito durante o jogo e se torna um garoto muito legal, história perfeita, armas legais muito legais... Enfim um dos melhores ou se não for o MELHOR jogo que já joguei...
  19. AK56xXx
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    best game 2018
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  20. Comradely
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    The most *complete* game I've ever played. None of it feels arbitrary; not the collectables, not the treasure maps, not the side activities and not the enemies - all of it fits so seamlessly into the mythos of the game and it cleverly encourages you to do as much as possible in order to be prepared for the fights (because they're quite tricky on the higher difficulties).

    I don't have a    The most *complete* game I've ever played. None of it feels arbitrary; not the collectables, not the treasure maps, not the side activities and not the enemies - all of it fits so seamlessly into the mythos of the game and it cleverly encourages you to do as much as possible in order to be prepared for the fights (because they're quite tricky on the higher difficulties).

    I don't have a fault. I'll still be getting through this in six months time I'm sure.    … Expand
  21. pitxter
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is an untouchable masterpiece for the standards of today thi is the game of the generation
  22. efcosplays
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    Nunca fui un jugador de God of War. Los juegos anteriores, por alguna razón, me llamaron la atención pero nunca los compre y nuncal los jugue. Por suerte, cuando salió esta version de God of War no hice lo mismo, porque de lo contrario me hubiera perdido de esta obra de arte.

    God of War es una de las razones por las que amo los video juegos. No muchos juegos me hacen decir esto, porque    Nunca fui un jugador de God of War. Los juegos anteriores, por alguna razón, me llamaron la atención pero nunca los compre y nuncal los jugue. Por suerte, cuando salió esta version de God of War no hice lo mismo, porque de lo contrario me hubiera perdido de esta obra de arte.

    God of War es una de las razones por las que amo los video juegos. No muchos juegos me hacen decir esto, porque no muchos juegos hoy en día son obras maestras. De vez en cuando, uno se encuentra con esa banda, esa película, ese show que cambian a uno. God of War fue ese tipo de juego para mi.

    Visualmente es un espectáculo, los controles y mecánicas son impecables, la ejecución cinematográfica es increíble, la dirección de arte es envidiable, la música (sobre todo el tema de Kratos) es memorable... todo es perfecto. Pero lo hermoso de este juego es que todo eso no distrae del corazón del juego: su historia.

    En tiempos en el que los juegos tratan de tener todo (mundo abierto, rpg, historia, batallas, acertijos, multiplayer, co-op, etc.) Este juego se limita, y eso es excelente. Como juego es perfecto por todo lo que tiene, pero también por todo lo que no tiene.

    Gracias, Santa Monica Studios y Cory Barlog, por esta maravilla del medio. En mi canal de Youtube (efcos plays) voy a subir mi "Wall of Fame" y este juego va porque va. Gracias.    … Expand
  23. hihgfive
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    The gaming industry should kneel down for God of war this is the best game of the generation
  24. lmlvpv
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Nothing compares to God of war this is the game that gamers wanted so badly a true masterpiece
  25. skyspiderman
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Great games like god of war no longer exist but they can come back following the steps of this masterpiece
  26. dasiright
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    The best thing about god of war is that is just a game not a service with tons of dlc or microtransactions just a form of art
  27. asmr
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    GOD OF WAR is the king of single player games right now and the best game of the generation having great hype for the sequel
  28. lightofhope
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war has saved gaming and the entire industry thanks sony and Satan Monica for an amazing masterpiece
  29. kingps
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    God of war is a single player game made with love and passion for the video games art and this is the game of the generation
  30. shinlix
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    god of war destroys all the arguments that try to say single player games are dead
  31. Naren1480
    Feb 9, 2019
    5
    I will agree this game is one of Greatest games of all time (if not the greatest) I'm a fan of the original God of trilogy with that in mind I was really excited for this game. I will keep it short this game has a great story, amazing combat and really that's about it. I was expecting a more action packed game not a trekking and a rowing simulator which I got. The combat got repetitiveI will agree this game is one of Greatest games of all time (if not the greatest) I'm a fan of the original God of trilogy with that in mind I was really excited for this game. I will keep it short this game has a great story, amazing combat and really that's about it. I was expecting a more action packed game not a trekking and a rowing simulator which I got. The combat got repetitive with same boss fights all over again. As a fan of the original game was really disappointed how the game turned out inspite all the praise it has been getting,people never looked at the flaws of this game. Well For players new to the franchise this might have been a perfect game but Compared to the Original it doesn't come even close.… Expand
  32. vikingofgods
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    god of war ruined gaming for the whole gaming industry with the simple fact that it is a game it is not a service or movie or something else is game with no dlc and made with pure love
  33. Alex_Nodo
    Mar 3, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece. 10/10. Thats what sinhleplayer games supose to be. Game of the year 100%
  34. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    It took 5 years for the legendary God of War series to appear on the PS4, but the wait was worth it! Santa Monica Studios took quite a gamble, by changing the camera to an over the shoulder view and replacing the chains with an axe, which totally modifies the combat mechanics, but thankfully is works just as great! The theme is also changes from Greek to Scandinavian mythology, a welcomeIt took 5 years for the legendary God of War series to appear on the PS4, but the wait was worth it! Santa Monica Studios took quite a gamble, by changing the camera to an over the shoulder view and replacing the chains with an axe, which totally modifies the combat mechanics, but thankfully is works just as great! The theme is also changes from Greek to Scandinavian mythology, a welcome change. This PS4 episode is one of the greatest games ever made!… Expand
  35. Zera_
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Bought PS4 just to play this game! This game is awesome! Never played GoW before, but after this one - want to play all of them! Also cant wait to see next game.
    There is only one cons of the game, it's too short even with all side quests. :)

    P.S. When played second time - the game story become more understandable and full, imho.
  36. snke
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    Not much to say. It is an amazing feat for the devs from Santa Monica studio..

    Gameplay: Pure Satisfaction, from the brutal swings to the Fatality style finishers. From the weapon switching to the stance change. Amazing, just amazing. Where it shines though, its the narrative and the feelings that causes you to feel. I happen to be a father of a "boy" also, and they nailed it, spot    Not much to say. It is an amazing feat for the devs from Santa Monica studio..

    Gameplay: Pure Satisfaction, from the brutal swings to the Fatality style finishers. From the weapon switching to the stance change. Amazing, just amazing.

    Where it shines though, its the narrative and the feelings that causes you to feel. I happen to be a father of a "boy" also, and they nailed it, spot on. The story, even the side quests story is just shockingly beautiful and engaging. The relationship of the two protagonists is something we saw before however the focus on detail , the facial expressions and the camera angles (which you cant imagine how much difference it makes)..groundbreaking, excellent, truly amazing.

    I can go on and on, please take your time and play this masterpiece don`t care if its the game of the year or the game of the century,the attention to detail is something i have never seen before, it already shines in the ps4 hall of fame.Play it, trust me.    … Expand
  37. Imac301
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    This amazing game has many great things going for it and the ones that surprised me the most were the combat and the story. I am fan of games that gives you many options of weapons, builds, and even story choices and God of War has little of this. However, they got the weapon you do use so is so satisfying and powerful and has so many diversities within itself that I never felt I neededThis amazing game has many great things going for it and the ones that surprised me the most were the combat and the story. I am fan of games that gives you many options of weapons, builds, and even story choices and God of War has little of this. However, they got the weapon you do use so is so satisfying and powerful and has so many diversities within itself that I never felt I needed another weapon. The story as well was powerful and meaningful. It's very impressive how they make gods and mystical creatures so human. Obviously the game looks fantastic and runs very smoothly, especially on a PS4 pro. The cool thing is though, this game didn't even reach its full potential that I'm sure the next game in the franchise will reach. The studio will be given more resources due to the success of this game and will most definitely kink out the very few flaws. Overall, this game is amazing and a must have for a playstation user.… Expand
  38. awesomekratos12
    May 15, 2019
    10
    Just throw away your entire porn stash because this is all you need people.
  39. M4DISON_V
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This is one of my favorite game in my life and thanks for sharing this journey to us.
  40. Phopper
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A beautiful masterpiece. One of the greatest games ever made. It would be a shame if you didn't play it.
  41. garbalau
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    This Game is damn **** good! Just Amazing! Good job Santa Monica Studio! Waiting for your next masterpiece!
  42. Anthraxious
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    I was never a big fan of the GoW series to be quite honest. Sure it was some mindless fun to just hack and slash through a game, but it never gripped my attention as much as this latest installation has. Boy oh boy is this a game. It's the perfect experience and truly delivers not only action packed gameplay and combat for those seeking it, but some RPG elements and storytelling in anI was never a big fan of the GoW series to be quite honest. Sure it was some mindless fun to just hack and slash through a game, but it never gripped my attention as much as this latest installation has. Boy oh boy is this a game. It's the perfect experience and truly delivers not only action packed gameplay and combat for those seeking it, but some RPG elements and storytelling in an awesome way. I have a hard time thinking of any flaws really. I played through it all and platinumed it too. Can't wait for the next game!… Expand
  43. Hexen-Slayer
    Sep 13, 2020
    3
    Not impressed with this game at all. Didn't care much for the characters or the plot, and neither bosses nor regular enemies were memorable or well designed. They also should have excluded the puzzles: they are not fun but rather just stretch the game artificially.
    Loot is supposed to be fun - here it's a chore.
    3 out of 9
  44. sprinkill
    Dec 28, 2019
    4
    I recently purchased this game for $15, which was a fair price. These rave reviews are highly suspect. The graphics and sound are good, but that's the bare minimum for a triple-A title, such as this one. I've seen a couple of reviewers say that this game is superior to Red Dead Redemption 2 - that is, without a doubt, the most preposterous thing I've ever read in a video game review. IfI recently purchased this game for $15, which was a fair price. These rave reviews are highly suspect. The graphics and sound are good, but that's the bare minimum for a triple-A title, such as this one. I've seen a couple of reviewers say that this game is superior to Red Dead Redemption 2 - that is, without a doubt, the most preposterous thing I've ever read in a video game review. If you see a reviewer make that claim, do not ever rely on their judgment again.

    So here's God of War for the PS4 in a nutshell: Gears of War minus guns and squad replaced with ten year old boy. You are on-rails - make no mistake...this is not an open world game. That, right there, basically renders this game inferior to RDR2, or even Far Cry 5. Also, while the environment looks alright, you don't really get much of a chance to explore it. Your basically thrown into a barrage of enemies right from the start. Not too long into the start of the game, your thrown into what I would consider a rather epic boss battle. So while I haven't beaten the game yet, from what I've experienced thus far, you basically never have a "cooling off" period where you get the chance to interact with other characters and build your character RPG style. Like I said, this is basically medieval Gears of War. It is, in essence, an on-rails beat-em-up.

    This is a $15.00 game. This is not the best game of all time, and it completely pales in comparison to RDR2. It's not even in the same league. I have never played a game where my experience differed so wildly from professional reviewers. Even the infamous Fallout 4 review deviation wasn't as extreme as this. I will say this, though - it could be that some are overwhelmed by the freedom offered by a modern open world game. It could be that some people prefer to be lead down a path with no ambiguity regarding their objective. If this is you, then you'll probably like this game.    … Expand
  45. Denniro
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Father simulator.......................................................................
  46. mickolopi
    Jun 30, 2018
    10
    The game is not fast paced like previous God of War games but it even makes sense cuz he's older, but for sure that doesn't mean it's bad, I can actually more enjoy in Kratos worlds what I always wanted and explore. Its a not full world open game, just what I prefer. Recommend to everyone to play on hard and you'll enjoy. Love how dialogue flows between him and his son naturally like inThe game is not fast paced like previous God of War games but it even makes sense cuz he's older, but for sure that doesn't mean it's bad, I can actually more enjoy in Kratos worlds what I always wanted and explore. Its a not full world open game, just what I prefer. Recommend to everyone to play on hard and you'll enjoy. Love how dialogue flows between him and his son naturally like in The Last of us between Joel and and Ellie and makes you feel like they're real human beings. The best game in new generation so far, nothing can't compare with this in my opinion. Thank you Santa Monica.… Expand
  47. Underpants158
    Sep 6, 2018
    9
    Literally great everything EXCEPT for interesting bosses. The enemy variety is lacking and the boss variety is comprised of different color giant troll/beast things. But that doesn't bother me enough to not love this game. Story is big for me and this game provides a somber story with moments of brevity from certain characters. LOVED IT.
  48. brockcheese
    Aug 20, 2018
    9
    This is a great game that tests the boundaries of video game storytelling. While very similar to the last of us in terms of themes this game still carves its own ground.
  49. phoeniix23
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Add this to the list of awesome PERFECT exclusives for the PS4. I platinumed Bloodborne, and this was another one I did which gave me immense satisfaction. Truly felt like one long epic journey at the end.

    In short, if you have no idea what kind of game this is, it's a mix of Bloodborne-like combat but with combos, special attacks and an ultimate attack, exploration style game like Tomb    Add this to the list of awesome PERFECT exclusives for the PS4. I platinumed Bloodborne, and this was another one I did which gave me immense satisfaction. Truly felt like one long epic journey at the end.

    In short, if you have no idea what kind of game this is, it's a mix of Bloodborne-like combat but with combos, special attacks and an ultimate attack, exploration style game like Tomb Raider where you hunt for collectibles that are absolutely worth finding cos they give you in-game cash, XP and lore for doing so plus it's just plain fun. It has puzzles that are fun to solve, not too difficult.

    The DIRECTION of the game though, wow! No wonder it beat RDR2 for GOTY. Honestly, both of them should win but having played RDR2 first before God of War, I was skeptical as to how it won. But now I know. This is an EPIC game. Brilliant story, simple yet effective. Oh, if you love Norse culture, watch shows like Vikings, Thor etc, you're gonna love this!

    Man, the graphics, especially the characters, are out of this GEN! I truly cannot wait for PS5 and the sequel to God of War. It's gonna be mind blowing.

    Now...PLAY IT, BOY!!

    (P.S. For seasoned gamers, I recommend playing on Hard mode the first time, then Give Me God of War mode if you plan on New Game+)    … Expand
  50. BrendonStander1
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    The best game from the series, and I cannot wait to see what they do next! Thank you for taking your time to create this masterpiece.
  51. Robobob
    Oct 31, 2018
    9
    Amazing game with beautiful graphics, a touching story and some of the most clever puzzles you'll ever see in a game. Sooo close to a perfect game. Near perfect because I felt like there is so much that I thought this game was building up to that seemed to be placed on a back burner for a sequel. Namely a few important realms to visit and gods to meet. The few god bosses you do meetAmazing game with beautiful graphics, a touching story and some of the most clever puzzles you'll ever see in a game. Sooo close to a perfect game. Near perfect because I felt like there is so much that I thought this game was building up to that seemed to be placed on a back burner for a sequel. Namely a few important realms to visit and gods to meet. The few god bosses you do meet you meet repeatedly and often. Aside from that the world of Midgard was so much fun to explore.… Expand
  52. thryce3
    Nov 9, 2018
    9
    It's gorgeous with great acting and story. Easily the best in the series.
  53. TheRedDevil
    Aug 10, 2021
    4
    Massively overrated. The game is extremely boring and the camera nauseating.
  54. bskierys
    Mar 30, 2019
    9
    9,5/10
    What is the best thing about this game? It is it's narrative. Not story alone but the way it was directed, filmed and put together with great music by Bear McCreary. When I saw that cutscene was about to start I knew this is going to be good. If you are here to hear a great tale set in the world of Norse Mithology - you are not going to be disappointed.
    There is always a "but" in    9,5/10
    What is the best thing about this game? It is it's narrative. Not story alone but the way it was directed, filmed and put together with great music by Bear McCreary. When I saw that cutscene was about to start I knew this is going to be good. If you are here to hear a great tale set in the world of Norse Mithology - you are not going to be disappointed.
    There is always a "but" in the review that starts like that and it is no different here. The world itself feels empty. There are only 9 characters in the game aside from enemies and unnamed ghosts with side missions. We are visiting 6 realms, we are seeing villages but it all empty. Sure - it is explained - but still I ended up with feeling that the world is empty.
    Going back to narrative - I love how Kratos, Atreus and Mimir are interacting with each other during the whole game (even after beating main story). You can hear a lot of great stories during exploration.
    The combat mechanics are solid. Deep and satysfying. Hard enough to engage but not too hard. I liked how after beating the story I started to care about my gear and crafting resources. It shows how though through the whole system is.The combat is a little too brutal for my taste (especially finisher animations) but that just me.
    One thing that was suprisingly good was Atreus as a fight companion. He really is helping and it was good to have it on my side in combat.
    Overall, one of the best single player games I ever played. I'm looking forward for the story to continue. Great job Santa Monica Studio!    … Expand
  55. alexandermora
    Jul 14, 2020
    6
    Mediocre game that looks pretty but isn't god of war, also for some dumb reason we can't jump anymore.
  56. janettaplanetta
    Sep 20, 2018
    9
    This game is outstanding. Unfortunately I was too busy to leave a detailed review back when I completed the game so this will be brief. Suffice it to say, the gameplay is so much fun, the graphics outstanding, the characters well drawn and generally it's right up there as possibly my game of the year. It was too puzzly for me - which I was surprised by, nobody seems to talk about that! -This game is outstanding. Unfortunately I was too busy to leave a detailed review back when I completed the game so this will be brief. Suffice it to say, the gameplay is so much fun, the graphics outstanding, the characters well drawn and generally it's right up there as possibly my game of the year. It was too puzzly for me - which I was surprised by, nobody seems to talk about that! - and the throwing your axe to hit three small paddles at a distance in a few seconds to unlock advanced stuff drove me NUTS! But not enough to significantly negatively impact my huge enjoyment of this game.… Expand
  57. RenzoGallegos
    May 22, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego. La combinación de historia, jugabilidad y el arte propia del juego, hacen una combinación perfecta.
  58. KayVen17
    Sep 26, 2018
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 93/100 Mein User Score = 9/10… Expand
  59. nsroehl
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Loved it! The new game play mechanics took a little time to get to used, but once I did combat was a true joy. Switching to Norse mythology was also a welcome change. The world is beautiful, and having his son as a companion worked very well. The banter between the two was a delight.
    Only complaint is the variety in bosses is lacking. One boss you fight twice, and another boss is    Loved it! The new game play mechanics took a little time to get to used, but once I did combat was a true joy. Switching to Norse mythology was also a welcome change. The world is beautiful, and having his son as a companion worked very well. The banter between the two was a delight.
    Only complaint is the variety in bosses is lacking. One boss you fight twice, and another boss is just re skinned several times. Can't wait for the next one. It will be a day one purchase.    … Expand
  60. dtakes23
    Sep 25, 2018
    9
    This game was visually stunning, well written & performed. Although I didn't care for the character design for Kratos or the leveling system, everything else hit the mark for me. The world is full of mystery and wonder and the gameplay is extremely satisfying. It's one of my favorite games to date.
  61. Code2ILL
    Apr 26, 2018
    8
    God of War is a great game that managed to deliver a cinematic action experience but it does very little when it comes to inovative gameplay and storytelling. Very little replay value with a very lack luster ending that does nothing but set up the story for a second game which will no less release in 5 years or so. Not a masterpiece by a longshot but a decent lite RPG action adventureGod of War is a great game that managed to deliver a cinematic action experience but it does very little when it comes to inovative gameplay and storytelling. Very little replay value with a very lack luster ending that does nothing but set up the story for a second game which will no less release in 5 years or so. Not a masterpiece by a longshot but a decent lite RPG action adventure game. The Last of Us is a clear inspiration which could have been a good thing but the writting and voice acting is not as polished and refined as a Naughty Dog game and it shows.… Expand
  62. Burretploof
    May 9, 2020
    4
    After seeing all these perfect scores, I was honestly looking forward to playing this game. Especially after I've heard that it's not like the original games. Since I've only played the very first game and didn't like it that much, I had hopes for this one.

    Unfortunately now, after spending a few hours playing GoW, I must say that I'm very disappointed and I have a hard time seeing    After seeing all these perfect scores, I was honestly looking forward to playing this game. Especially after I've heard that it's not like the original games. Since I've only played the very first game and didn't like it that much, I had hopes for this one.

    Unfortunately now, after spending a few hours playing GoW, I must say that I'm very disappointed and I have a hard time seeing where these scores are coming from.

    From the get-go, movement and combat felt slow and clunky, as if it was trying to mimic "Souls" games... and failing at it. It lacks the weight and depth that "Souls" games have: Most encounters just play out the same, you slash, slash, slash away without thinking much about it - until the game suddenly hits you in the face with a frustratingly difficult encounter every now and then. After that, it's more mindless slashing.
    It's neither enjoyable nor interesting.

    Even the puzzles aren't much of a highlight. They usually seem to consist of "throw axe at switch, move somewhere, recall axe, repeat". And that's apparently it, at least in the first few hours.

    Also, while playing, a few questions popped into my head many times:
    - Why is this game open-world? The world doesn't seem to be designed to be explored and properly utilized.

    - Why does this game have an equipment crafting system? Wasn't Kratos supposed to be a pretty powerful god? Why does he need to improve his equipment, including his armor, of all things??

    - Why does this game have side-quests (favors) and why do they only seem to be there in order to give you more materials (see crafting system)?

    The story has the potential to be the redeeming quality of this game, but it's all dragged down by the frustratingly-samey combat and forgettable puzzles. The boredom that sets in between the story bits ruins the experience for me. I can not justify playing this game for anywhere between 20 and 30 hours (according to HowLongToBeat).

    Now, it's not all bad. I want to mention that the artists working on this game did a phenomenal job. The game looks and sounds amazing and the (voice) actors delivered fantastic work. Even the tech is impressive. In many sections it runs at a relatively stable 60 FPS on PS4 Pro, which I am very happy with.

    This means, however, that this game is "all flash and no substance", so to speak. Impressive in terms of artwork and tech but with almost nothing to back it up.    … Expand
  63. PabloDesigns
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    It's a nice and solid game, it has it's cool mechanics, the story is awesome. The only "bad" thing is, for me, the combat is a little repetitive, I prefer the old GoW combat, but this one is not bad.
  64. ibs1984
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    لعبة جميلة بكل المقاييس ... جيم بلاي ممتع ... قصة مشوقة ... تحمست لدرجة اني أخذت البلاتينيوم
  65. hime
    Oct 5, 2018
    8
    Коротковата и что-то Кратос совсем расклеился, но в целом оставила положительные впечатления.
    Очень понравились истории Мимира во время прохождения и то что мир не пустой. А вот боёвка в GoW 3 мне нравилась больше, тут она слишком медлительная.    Коротковата и что-то Кратос совсем расклеился, но в целом оставила положительные впечатления.
    Очень понравились истории Мимира во время прохождения и то что мир не пустой. А вот боёвка в GoW 3 мне нравилась больше, тут она слишком медлительная.
  66. LZephaniah
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Very, very good.
    The game is built around combat and fortunately this is superb. Challenging, varied and with real depths for anyone wanting to master it... plus it feels very satisfying, with every blow carrying real impact.
    On top of that there is a beautiful and interesting world to explore, great side quests, great characters and an engaging plot with top notch voice acting. The    Very, very good.
    The game is built around combat and fortunately this is superb. Challenging, varied and with real depths for anyone wanting to master it... plus it feels very satisfying, with every blow carrying real impact.
    On top of that there is a beautiful and interesting world to explore, great side quests, great characters and an engaging plot with top notch voice acting. The production values are exceptional throughout. Only criticism is that this is first game in a trilogy and some of the threats being built up are not faced in this game but instead left unresolved for the rest of the trilogy.    … Expand
  67. Dannyrodz
    Nov 7, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego en ps4 desde Bloodborne.

    El juego es lento pues cuenta una historia rica, y va desarrollando los personajes para que te familiarizes, no es para nada como el Kratos de antes donde ibas machacando todo de por medio, mas no lo hace para nada aburrido, todo lo contrario mucho mas "immersive". Peca de repetido como todos los juegos es imposible no caer en eso para    El mejor juego en ps4 desde Bloodborne.

    El juego es lento pues cuenta una historia rica, y va desarrollando los personajes para que te familiarizes, no es para nada como el Kratos de antes donde ibas machacando todo de por medio, mas no lo hace para nada aburrido, todo lo contrario mucho mas "immersive".
    Peca de repetido como todos los juegos es imposible no caer en eso para extenderlo, nueva area, pelea, escala, pelea, explora, jefe, repite, pero el combate entre todo esto es impecable, la idea de la hacha la sastifacion de tirarla y volverla a tu pano, creando combos increibles solo tienes que tener la capacidad de aprendertelos y podras crear movimientos como si fueran ejecutados en una pelicula, esto mas la combinacion de atreus que mientras vas avanzando igual manera va aumentando su poder, va creando sinergia con su padre en todo, tanto en la narrativa como en el combate, da gusto el escucharlos interactuar en sus conversaciones, mientras exploras vas nutriendote de la relacion de ambos y te sientes parte de sus problemas, pero mas gratificante cuando van mejorando, a esto se le agrega el trasfondo de la nueva mitologia nordica, que es excelente para dar el cambio, desde la griega (donde ya no quedaban dioses vivos gracias a kratos).

    Es un inmmenso mundo de historia donde con las conversaciones vas aprendiendo si prestas atencion y tienes paciencia para escucharla (me veia en ocaciones remando en el bote sin direccion solo escuchando las historias), con esto planteado, el juego peca en cuanto a personajes principales y su fin, es bastante simple y el final no es espetacular por esto, mas el juego su punto fuerte es la travesia, el desarrollo de habilidades y como aprendes junto a los personajes el combate, y ni que decir de los graficos, junto a Horizon Zero Dawn, este es el mejor juego graficamente en PS4, vale la pena jugarlo en 4k HDR.    … Expand
  68. D4rkNinj4
    May 6, 2018
    9
    God of War. A soft reboot to a classic Playstation exclusive franchise which began on the PS2 over 10 years ago. After Kratos's 8 to 5 year hiatus, (Depending on what you would count as the last main entry) He's returned once again to show these latest Sony wanna-be mascots up, I'm talking about you Aloy and Delsin Rowe. This newest entry separates itself from past entries in theGod of War. A soft reboot to a classic Playstation exclusive franchise which began on the PS2 over 10 years ago. After Kratos's 8 to 5 year hiatus, (Depending on what you would count as the last main entry) He's returned once again to show these latest Sony wanna-be mascots up, I'm talking about you Aloy and Delsin Rowe. This newest entry separates itself from past entries in the franchise, while the original games where all hack-and-slash, this new game attempts for a close, over the shoulder point of view which is a new perspective, which Santa Monica Studios has refined to a charm. The new style and take on the combat system is welcomed quite easily, for both veterans and newcomers. While it does retain a few elements we've seen prior in the God of War series such as combos, the combat itself requires a bit more of a strategical in higher difficulties. I personally recommend that you first play this game on "Give Me a Challenge" as the name implies, it gives the combat a more emphasize on strategy and being quick on your feet. Now, another element of the gameplay you'll see is the newfound is the new emphasis of exploration and straying of the beaten path. It'd be almost impossible to not at one point not further the story, and assist one of the many side characters with a mutual understanding that helping others helps you in the long run, as a matter a fact, the game at one point dwells on this between banter of Kratos and his son, Atreus. When Atreus asks his father why he won't help people out of kindness, and Kratos responds with it doesn't help them during their journey, and while he is right at that moment, it isn't much harder to look at the fact that you controlling Kratos know that you'll be rewarded for your progress in helping the many NPC's you'll meet. Now, while as of now, I've finally finished the game, and am writing this review, as shall say that the story left me wanting a bit more at the end, saying to myself, "Wait... That was the end?" If you ask me, God of War 2017 leaves the door open for Santa Monica Studios to craft a sequel to this perfect game. If it wasn't for the ending, and another couple of issues with the story, I'd give this game a perfect 10/10, but it'll have to settle for a 9/10.… Expand
  69. almeidapaivadan
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    É um jogo fantátisco. Gráficos excelentes, muito boa jogabilidade. A história é muito boa, mas se você joga o jogo (missão principal) em partes pode-se perder no enredo.
  70. mikehook1
    May 21, 2019
    10
    A Masterpiece through and through. A game like this only comes once in a generation. A huge congratulations to the team at Santa Monica Studios for all the praise that you have received. It is much deserved.
  71. MartinStravens
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, Game of the Year without a doubt. Great story, fun game-play and played flawlessly on my launch ps4 without any frame drops.
  72. andy24king24
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    There are so many superlatives to pour on out on this outstanding title here on the PS4. Kratos is absolutely awesome and his son Atreus brilliant. The story so far, wow, you can feel the beauty and tenderness. It is just I can’t find the words. Just passed the bit where Kratos fights ‘The Stranger’. Wow. It’s a game you don’t just play, you feel, your there, you are Kratos & Atreus. GameThere are so many superlatives to pour on out on this outstanding title here on the PS4. Kratos is absolutely awesome and his son Atreus brilliant. The story so far, wow, you can feel the beauty and tenderness. It is just I can’t find the words. Just passed the bit where Kratos fights ‘The Stranger’. Wow. It’s a game you don’t just play, you feel, your there, you are Kratos & Atreus. Game of the year. An epic gem in every sense. And Thor eat your heart out with your hammer. Kratos eats it.… Expand
  73. cem12
    Apr 28, 2018
    8
    Gran juego.
    Pros: Una historia bastante entretenida, batallas difíciles pero no imposibles, por el momento sin micropagos.
    Contras: En bastantes ocasiones deja bastante que desear gráficamente, tiene pérdidas de frames en la ps4 pro , muchos objetos se ven borrosos en movimiento en una tv LG oled 4k, las voces son bastante falsas y muchas veces hay comentarios de los personajes fuera de    Gran juego.
    Pros: Una historia bastante entretenida, batallas difíciles pero no imposibles, por el momento sin micropagos.
    Contras: En bastantes ocasiones deja bastante que desear gráficamente, tiene pérdidas de frames en la ps4 pro , muchos objetos se ven borrosos en movimiento en una tv LG oled 4k, las voces son bastante falsas y muchas veces hay comentarios de los personajes fuera de contexto, es bastante parecido a la saga dark souls.
    Resumen: Gráficamente un 7, historia 9, jugabilidad 8.    … Expand
  74. Terryfold
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. The incredibly well-written story hooks you in from the start and makes you feel like you are going on a journey with your son. The gameplay is engaging, and the visuals beautiful. 10/10.
  75. Samurai-King
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    I would give this game a 8.5 out of 10. If you have not played it and seek value for money you have definitely found it with this game.

    Story, mechanics and everything else apart from (AI) is way above industry standard.
  76. DrummBumm
    Aug 14, 2018
    9
    A fantastic game, God of War is mostly flawless on every level. The controls and mechanics were enjoyable and simple, and overall felt like the Batman:Arkham Knight type gameplay. The graphics, sounds, voice acting, and story were all very top notch. The game holds your hand a little bit but I enjoy that more than a game that just wants to punish you constantly. For any hardcore long timeA fantastic game, God of War is mostly flawless on every level. The controls and mechanics were enjoyable and simple, and overall felt like the Batman:Arkham Knight type gameplay. The graphics, sounds, voice acting, and story were all very top notch. The game holds your hand a little bit but I enjoy that more than a game that just wants to punish you constantly. For any hardcore long time GOW fan this is a must buy, and a week rent for anyone else. Great game!… Expand
  77. Sergio2812
    Nov 10, 2018
    9
    Наверное один из лучших эксклюзивов Playstation. Игра поражает своей красотой, пейзажами и самое главное - ЭТО ГЕЙМПЛЕЙ! Вариации комбо и механик просто завышают планку до такой степени, что потом зачастую трудно играть в другие игры. Я бы хотел поставить 10/10, но сюжет здесь никакой и концовка мало что рассказывает нам о прошлом, настоящем и будущем Кратоса...Наверное один из лучших эксклюзивов Playstation. Игра поражает своей красотой, пейзажами и самое главное - ЭТО ГЕЙМПЛЕЙ! Вариации комбо и механик просто завышают планку до такой степени, что потом зачастую трудно играть в другие игры. Я бы хотел поставить 10/10, но сюжет здесь никакой и концовка мало что рассказывает нам о прошлом, настоящем и будущем Кратоса...
  78. HoRuzz
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    What a wonderfull story about dad and son. I can't imagine that it's really game! I'm so exated to play this game,really nice grafics and sound. 10/10 Santa Monica,thank you! Waiting for a new part
  79. danield80
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    Great story, cutscenes, characters, environments, graphics, puzzles, rpg elements and especially the combat. It plays smooth, so it's very enjoyable. You have so many options in the combat, you can easily forget to use them, but you can master that in a few hours of playing. I absolutely loved the humour and those epic bossfights. The game kept the good from original games and gotGreat story, cutscenes, characters, environments, graphics, puzzles, rpg elements and especially the combat. It plays smooth, so it's very enjoyable. You have so many options in the combat, you can easily forget to use them, but you can master that in a few hours of playing. I absolutely loved the humour and those epic bossfights. The game kept the good from original games and got enhanced with only the best things possible.
    The normal difficulty is too easy. That's the only criticism I can say about the game.
    Simply a great game.    … Expand
  80. network_scroll
    Oct 21, 2018
    9
    Время игры: около 50 часов.
    Примечание: пройдена полностью на среднем уровне, кроме королевы валькирий.
  81. canceRnya
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    Хороший перезапуск, хоть и маловато врагов и атак, но а когда их было много в Гове?
    Видно, что разработчики много экспериментировали и как будто чего-то боялись, но я уверен из за хороших продаж, в следующей части нас ждет единственная вещь, которой не хватало здеся-красивых и зрелищных босс файтов.    Хороший перезапуск, хоть и маловато врагов и атак, но а когда их было много в Гове?
    Видно, что разработчики много экспериментировали и как будто чего-то боялись, но я уверен из за хороших продаж, в следующей части нас ждет единственная вещь, которой не хватало здеся-красивых и зрелищных босс файтов.
  82. JustTooSalty
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    The God of War series has always been one of those game series that looked incredible, but I never picked up. So this time, I took the plunge and made the purchase.

    The game is simply stunning. The gameplay is almost flawless. The story has twists and turns which never stop amazing. As a person who knew virtually nothing about the God of War series, the game explained as much as it    The God of War series has always been one of those game series that looked incredible, but I never picked up. So this time, I took the plunge and made the purchase.

    The game is simply stunning. The gameplay is almost flawless. The story has twists and turns which never stop amazing.

    As a person who knew virtually nothing about the God of War series, the game explained as much as it could without feeling like a typical "reboot". I found myself wanting to learn as much as I could about the universe, exploring every nook and cranny for information, clues, and secrets.

    The combat is great. At first, it feels like you are overpowered. A huge guy just smashing through enemies, but then it gets harder, grittier, intense. You are forced to stop running head on and actually take things a little slower, use the environment and your son to get the tactical edge. But, there are also points where you can take a left turn instead of a right, and find yourself facing an enemy that's extremely overpowered and one-hit kills you, which leaves you stunned.

    My only issue with the game is that it leaves a lot of things unanswered. I found myself googling how to reach other "islands", only to find out there is no way of getting to them. But let's be honest here, we aren't going to complain if they release a God of War II.

    (PS. Having gone back and played the other god of war games now, I highly recommend the whole series, as the connecting story is great!)    … Expand
  83. Wedmajol
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Слышь,сука,иди ставь десятку.Если не поставишь Шевцов изнасилует твоего кота.
  84. Anjin1987
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Que jogo espetacular.
    Algo que encaixa todos os fatores perfeitamente e God of War!
    Historia, jogabilidade, gráficos, musica, fluindo muito bem.
    não era fã antes e depois deste me tornei, a Santa Monica consegui criar algo incrivel com um personagem existente mostrando a todos que e possivel fazer um jogo excelente em todos os aspectos!
  85. peap21
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    GoW genre has evolved, from Beat'em all to Adventure game.
    As long as this is ok with you, go buy this game now.
    If you're looking for something similar to GoW 1, you will be disappointed. Someone mentioned the only drawback to this game is its name. I suscribe to that. With the name comes the expectation of a specific type of gameplay. Give this game another name and that would    GoW genre has evolved, from Beat'em all to Adventure game.
    As long as this is ok with you, go buy this game now.
    If you're looking for something similar to GoW 1, you will be disappointed.

    Someone mentioned the only drawback to this game is its name. I suscribe to that.
    With the name comes the expectation of a specific type of gameplay.
    Give this game another name and that would have been a 10/10 for me.    … Expand
  86. pipeole11
    May 19, 2019
    10
    Simply amazing. The history, the characters and the environment make a perfect game
  87. XV_
    Aug 14, 2018
    8
    More like an 8.5, this game is a well-packaged adventure, is like an Alfonso Cuaron movie where the camera doesn't stop following you, an amazing feat. The thing is that the simple but satisfying combat of the previous games is gone in favor of "telling a story" and sure looks cool if you're not actually playing it but I didn't like that you have a visual cue like in Assassins Creed toMore like an 8.5, this game is a well-packaged adventure, is like an Alfonso Cuaron movie where the camera doesn't stop following you, an amazing feat. The thing is that the simple but satisfying combat of the previous games is gone in favor of "telling a story" and sure looks cool if you're not actually playing it but I didn't like that you have a visual cue like in Assassins Creed to tell you when an attack is going to hit you, I was looking to that spot and not the whole screen. As for the story is an interesting one, and still feels like a God of War one, it excels in the character department, almost everyone is so remarkable, well acted and well scripted, everyone except for that "boy", is just an exposition device but an annoying one, I didn't buy that this kid grew in the wild, feels more like a spoiled suburban brat and also for the most part his relationship with Kratos feels too artificial, and speaking of Kratos he's still an amazing and cool character.

    In the end even the repetitive combat, the repetitive enemies (I think there's like only 3 unique boss fights in the game, everything else is just reskinned enemies), the annoying kid, etc, don't stopped me for finishing this game, is a fun ride but is way too far to be a masterpiece.    … Expand
  88. AudioRemedy
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    Fantastic story with gameplay as polished as a prized diamond. I simply wish there was more of it to play.
  89. Breaker666
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    There are some changes that some people might not like but is a game that you can really enjoy, they managed to change the game as sgofy needs it, good story, brutal graphics, very inmersive expierence. The bad thing is that battle feels more slow and is not frenetic as used to be.
  90. Zemerax
    Apr 26, 2018
    9
    Overall an amazing and epic experience. The only issue with God of War is the story while amazing and emotional it is a bit shallow. This game is clearly setting up for a new trilogy. If they added more god fights and more unique enemies, it would be flawless.
  91. endofnight
    Sep 9, 2018
    9
    Do not, i repeat, do not listen to negative reviews of this game. There are all filled with "this isn't god of war" crap. And "this is a souls clone" crap. This game is amazing from start to finish. It is not perfect. The camera takes some getting used to as well as the dodge mechanic. But this game is a welcome challenge compared to the old games(which i love) which could be solved byDo not, i repeat, do not listen to negative reviews of this game. There are all filled with "this isn't god of war" crap. And "this is a souls clone" crap. This game is amazing from start to finish. It is not perfect. The camera takes some getting used to as well as the dodge mechanic. But this game is a welcome challenge compared to the old games(which i love) which could be solved by spamming square, square, triangle. The difficulty is brutal and that is probably why its compared to souls as often as it is.

    If you explore and use every technique given to you, you will be able to conquer this beast but it will be tough. Some bosses are extremely difficult and bordering on tedious much like the cerberus boss in gow(ps2).

    The graphics are top notch. Probably the best looking game on any console.

    The story is where things get tricky. For me it was touching and personal. For some its pointless becuase "I don't play GoW for the story". For others its kind of bland. And we are all right. The story will be up to the player and their emotions to decide if its great or not. But we should all be able to agree that the story telling(presentation) is also top notch.

    The game play is where this game really shines. The combat is frantic and fluid. It requires you to use your brain and not just your fingers as it is difficult. I can definitely see how some feel it is too tough and might blame this on game design. Not true. They have let their fustration get the best of them. STICK THROUGH IT. You might feel like giving up. Don't. Trust me you will be robbing yourself of an epic experience.

    This game feels right and as a long time GoW fanatic i didn't know how to feel about the changes but after playing i can say that this was the right direction for a series that felt a little blah after ascension. Everyone doesn't have to like it to appreciate the time and effort the devs put into this game. You can feel it. Just give it a try. Chances are you will love it    … Expand
  92. Cual79
    Sep 17, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is freaking awesome,
    Pros:
    - The graphics are revolutionary
    - The sound and music is superb
    - The game play is really rewarding and entertaining
    - The story develops fluidly and a lot of cool stuff happens

    con:
    - The actual story, mmm the main focus is always to deliver moms ashes, that's cool to start with but it should have developed into something else
    - Your princess is in another castle syndrome, this happen a LOT and it kinda feels because the story never really deviates from its main objective

    PD: by the way, there's a lot of people ranking this as a 0 giving 10's to anything from another console, even "Sea of Thieves", that's just not cool    … Expand
  93. thewarriors23
    Aug 11, 2018
    8
    The game is GOOD. It is most certainly not excellent. It is not 10/10, not by a long shot:
    CONS
    -Uneven pacing
    -You'll be fighting the same enemies time and time again, so even though there is a good range of enemy variety, it is not enough
    -The game is just too long for its own good, it gets REPETITIVE.
    PROS
    -Beautiful
    -combat is fun, even though it will get repetitive
    -Amazing story
  94. Rdgmonster
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    simplemente es una joya, me es muy grato ver como revivieron una franquicia tan emblemática que ya estaba prácticamente muerta, el cambio de cámara y el cambio de jugabilidad le dan la frescura y renovación necesaria para traernos una nueva saga completa, gráficamente esta impresionante se le pueden incluso distinguir las arrugas y la canas en el rostro de kratos, la historia y lossimplemente es una joya, me es muy grato ver como revivieron una franquicia tan emblemática que ya estaba prácticamente muerta, el cambio de cámara y el cambio de jugabilidad le dan la frescura y renovación necesaria para traernos una nueva saga completa, gráficamente esta impresionante se le pueden incluso distinguir las arrugas y la canas en el rostro de kratos, la historia y los personajes están muy bien estructurados inclusive los comentarios entre personajes fueron muy bien logrados, simplemente el mejor juego del 2018… Expand
  95. Ebalrepigru
    Jul 14, 2018
    8
    At first, the game can seem a little boring, the characters are almost not disclosed, you do not know anything about the mother of the family, but in the process of passing you are imbued and you are awakened with sports interest, you are wondering what will happen next and Summing up, I can say: plot-7/10, graphics-9/10, combat part-6/10 (at first you are interested in all theseAt first, the game can seem a little boring, the characters are almost not disclosed, you do not know anything about the mother of the family, but in the process of passing you are imbued and you are awakened with sports interest, you are wondering what will happen next and Summing up, I can say: plot-7/10, graphics-9/10, combat part-6/10 (at first you are interested in all these mechanics, but later you tire of them and you start to get bored with everything, but everything is diluted with blades and the game comes alive New colors) I advise you to get acquainted with this game, you will certainly enjoy the passage.… Expand
  96. rawbeefskin
    Aug 6, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. god of war 2018 is one the best game so far in 2018 have do all that you can in the game loved it all till the end it 9.5 for me only a little thing's that i did not like some of the side queat but a part from that a very great game can not recommended enough if you not played it yet please go out and get the game.… Expand
  97. leastinformed
    Sep 1, 2018
    9
    the new god of war game has lived up to the excitement as a soft reboot and the new game mechanics are fresh and satisfying.the game's concentration of now old protagonist kratos and his son Atreus was a great idea with good implementation.even though the game is a great story based game it did disappoint me in one place.The first 3 game's slash mechanics were very satisfying and were verythe new god of war game has lived up to the excitement as a soft reboot and the new game mechanics are fresh and satisfying.the game's concentration of now old protagonist kratos and his son Atreus was a great idea with good implementation.even though the game is a great story based game it did disappoint me in one place.The first 3 game's slash mechanics were very satisfying and were very fluid with great movement and pace with the new game the axe movements and restricted movements of blades of chaos i was very disappointed of the fight mechanics.Another down fall of the game was its heavy concentration on RPG elements which i personally was not a great fan of,even the previous gow games had a RPG element that was very simple and not very complicated and was easy.Finally the game is very good and the Santa Monica studious deserve credit for an amazing game.I personally don't think this was the best god of war game with the best in my opinion will be god of war 2.This game did a great job with the story element and with RPG element making the game a bit side tracked for a while it is for right now the best ps4 exclusive… Expand
  98. Sohailph1
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, no doubt it's one of the best games of the last decade or so.
  99. Alex_Col
    Sep 10, 2018
    9
    Excelente exclusiva!
    Es obligatorio jugarlo... OBRA MAESTRA. Lo único que me hizo falta fue de más enemigos y bossfights para mi gusto, en lo demás es BRUTAL!
  100. Yourmumsbills
    Apr 11, 2020
    1
    I have to be honest, this has to be the most overrated game ever, and it's the first time i've suspected that reviews have been paid for. Not a single average, let alone negative "critic" review, despite this games many shortcomings. Now this game looks amazing, the graphics and the area design are stunning. Sadly it's almost entirely inaccessible as a player, you're stuck to very limitedI have to be honest, this has to be the most overrated game ever, and it's the first time i've suspected that reviews have been paid for. Not a single average, let alone negative "critic" review, despite this games many shortcomings. Now this game looks amazing, the graphics and the area design are stunning. Sadly it's almost entirely inaccessible as a player, you're stuck to very limited pathways and funneled towards enemy areas where you fight the same few generic enemies and eventually a boss..and besides a few collectables and bits of story, that's about it, it's just repeating the same thing over and over, whilst surrounded by beautiful scenery that you can't explore at all, which makes the game feel like it's several generations old...oh hold on, you can smash pots...yep a game made in this era and we're still smashing pots. Then there's Kratos as a character, Firstly he's a demigod who apparently can't jump...Absolutely ridiculous. Now there are other great games where the main character or characters can't jump, but the gameplay design of those games is done so well that you don't really notice. In God Of War it VERY noticeable! The lack of a jump mechanic along with the very linear gameplay just take away any feeling of power from the character, which in a God Of War game is ludicrous. Climbing is another poor bit of game design. Kratos is only able to climb areas very clearly marked with paint, and he has to climb down the same way. At one point i climbed a small ledge to smash some pots (great fun...) and i had to backtrack to the painted climbing area to get down. it was a 4ft high ledge and Kratos couldn't just hop down..Again, a demigod who can't jump down from a 4ft high ledge...The main issue with all this games limitations is that they take away any feeling of immersion, and again make the gameplay feel incredibly dated. Kratos controls like a character from a generation of gaming that controlled in that way only due to the technical limitations of the time. I could go into the annoying father son story ( Akin to having to listen to your breeder friends who do nothing but bang on about they're effing kids because they assume you care as much as they do) and the fact that you have an irritating side kick to have to think about whilst playing. Atreus adds nothing to the gameplay is frankly just annoying..just like people who won't shut up about they're f!*king kids.

    In general this game is just incredibly underwhelming. It's a beautiful looking game that is let down by very dated, linear game design.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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