God of War

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9.1

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  1. ProsOfCon
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Pretty much everything I've wanted in a game.
    Amazing story with interesting lore that keeps you wanting to know more, the acting/voice acting on top of that just makes it that much better.
    The combat is satisfying, you can feel the weight behind each hit, fairly simple, yet hard to master. The difficulty is brilliant, I feel "Give Me a Challenge" is the best to play, but be warned, you    Pretty much everything I've wanted in a game.
    Amazing story with interesting lore that keeps you wanting to know more, the acting/voice acting on top of that just makes it that much better.
    The combat is satisfying, you can feel the weight behind each hit, fairly simple, yet hard to master.
    The difficulty is brilliant, I feel "Give Me a Challenge" is the best to play, but be warned, you will die a lot.
    I truly believe this is one of, if not THE best game that I've ever played.
    A masterpiece!    … Expand
  2. Megacritic_Man
    Apr 7, 2019
    10
    This game has many emotional parts that makes the game’s storyline truly amazing. The love Kratos has for his son, the action, the amazing gear you can unlock, and all the things god of war has to offer is why this game was one of 2018’s best video game titles!
  3. april00026000
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    This is a wonderful, masterpiece of a game. Wonderful writing, great direction, beautiful sceneries, great actors, awesome game mechanics ..... just an overall amazing game. From the start of the game to the very end, you're just hooked. I haven't finished killing all of the valkyries yet, so wish me luck!
  4. tem1k
    Apr 17, 2019
    10
    The game God Of War is a most important game of 2018, it's very complex game! I recommend play on complexity "God Of War"
  5. k3llist
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    I can't explain why this game so great. You need to play and you will understand everything.
  6. Oruz
    May 10, 2019
    10
    Great game, a fascinating story, a very special connection between father and son shows the hard work of 5 years to get one of the best games in history for my taste, it had been many years of not finding such a space game.
  7. jgmj921
    May 13, 2019
    9
    Best graphics by far, and a very enjoyable melee system. Storyline slightly short but overall a good one. Best of 2018.
  8. NiktoX
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Excellent engaging story, meaningful dialogues between father and son, as well as their character and relationship development. Awesome lore (Norse with a twist), and interesting NPCs. Gear and skill customisation. Versatile fight mechanics. Boss fights (at tunes truly epic). Interconnected map. Beautiful soundtrack that fits like a glove. Topped by very very excellent graphics. All ofExcellent engaging story, meaningful dialogues between father and son, as well as their character and relationship development. Awesome lore (Norse with a twist), and interesting NPCs. Gear and skill customisation. Versatile fight mechanics. Boss fights (at tunes truly epic). Interconnected map. Beautiful soundtrack that fits like a glove. Topped by very very excellent graphics. All of this did for me what (imho) should be the true purpose of every game. It left me spellbound. Not many games do that.… Expand
  9. MurakumoMobius
    May 19, 2019
    10
    After playing many different ps4 games I got sick of all these multiplayer games, gow goes the singleplayer route and boi it’s great. GoW is hands down the best ps4 game.
  10. Azazel69
    May 19, 2019
    10
    The best of the series. The development of the father and child estranged is amazing. I look forward to the continuation of this exciting story.
  11. h3h3frank
    May 20, 2019
    10
    The best game I have ever played in my entire life. Graphics, story, polish, combat, music, everything is perfect for me. Can't wait for the next instalment.
  12. Ekmdgbr
    May 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of war e uma experencia unica emocionante e com uma gameplay incrivel , graficos incriveis… Expand
  13. Javierbareiro
    May 22, 2019
    10
    Incredible, I just really enjoy all the game, really recommended but I can described it completely you just have to give it a chance to make sure if you like it or not
  14. strikerhawk
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    I expected this game to be outside of my wheelhouse when I got it as it is far different than my usual, but I was blown away by it. It must be the best game I've played on PS4 so far. Difficult, fun, breathtakingly beautiful. I am in awe.
  15. slenderblak
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    so i waited really long time to buy this game i bought a ps4 for it and now i will give my review
    this game is masterpiece
    gameplay is perfect
    perfect graphiques
    perfect story
    its the best game i ever played in my life
  16. Mrpollito
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    Muy buen juego y bien elaborado la historia es muy fuerte y emotiva que ayuda a entender lo sucedido en entregas posteriores
  17. s2ada
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Un des meilleurs jeux au monde, Santa Monica nous offre un chef d’œuvre. Merci Sony pour ce jeu.
  18. tobivv
    Nov 26, 2019
    6
    Great characters and a good story are not enough to make a game entertaining. It doesn't do anything bad but does nothing good as well.
  19. Noble-Helium
    Dec 2, 2019
    9
    Amazing game but there is a lot of collectibles that I didn't like to do but I have to.
  20. Hackslashshoot
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  21. Rodrick55
    Dec 29, 2020
    3
    Overrated game and its average because its repetive but story is good............
  22. isomarcus
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    dull game, repetitive encounters, useless crafting system.

    i give it a 1 only for the lore, play only if you are a fan of the series, otherwise it's not worth.
  23. DemaKosharbekov
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Эта одна из лучших игр , на PS4
    Графика 9/10
    Геймплей 8/10
    Сюжет 8/10
    Эмоции 10/10
    безумно жду продолжение
  24. Vaxo_1
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    God of war 4 is the best game of 2018 this is one of the best exclusives on ps4
  25. itsamirooo
    Oct 23, 2020
    4
    I broke two **** controllers for this **** game! I don't know why this game won game of the year award! RDR2 is much better!!
    I hate the camera! You can't see what an enemy like Valkyrie does, it is so slow!
    But the graphics are awesome, I really liked the story! The camera problem made me gave this rating! Sorry GOW fans!
  26. asael24
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Este juego marco ese momento que salió, estaba en un momento complicado pero siempre tenía la ilusión de jugarlo por las noches, amo su historia y como la conectan con la mitología nórdica, me fascina. Estoy muy emocionado con la secuela que espero la saquen pronto y se siga expandiendo el universo de esta mítica saga, sin contar GoW Ascencion c:
  27. Mzone
    Apr 11, 2021
    3
    Many people will disagree, but this game is completely terrible when you compare the gameplay of the originals to the 2018 one. Destroyed the combat system, I cant even jump, the story is terrible, Krato's identity is gone the item system bloated, YOU CAN'T SEE ANYTHING, no combo meter, all enemies are re-skins, less locations then the old games, EMOTION IS GONE, COMPARE THE EPIC BONEMany people will disagree, but this game is completely terrible when you compare the gameplay of the originals to the 2018 one. Destroyed the combat system, I cant even jump, the story is terrible, Krato's identity is gone the item system bloated, YOU CAN'T SEE ANYTHING, no combo meter, all enemies are re-skins, less locations then the old games, EMOTION IS GONE, COMPARE THE EPIC BONE CHILLING SCENES OF THE FIRST TWO GAMES TO ANY SINGLE PART OF OF THIS 2018 GOW and YOU SHOULD BE LAUGHING AT HOW BAD IT IS. I mean I could go on and on, This just alienates the hard core old school fans, and tricks newbies into thinking this is another uncharted 2. Money grab, and complete disappointment. Apparently people would rather have mindless content then a skill based game that takes practice to perfect.

    The creator of this game clearly forgot what it feels like to have drive based around impeccable gameplay, complete sell out.    … Expand
  28. tommydlbass
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    Good game with a few nonsense things like levels on enemies or limited enemies. The story is surpisingly decent and is a fun game with an interesting fighting mechanic.
  29. Frinzborg
    Jul 6, 2020
    1
    Didnt like it. Game has no good content. Moreover it was a weird story. I hope the next one will be better
  30. Kemp
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    An 8 for me denotes that the game is very good, potentially one of the games of the year, but maybe not quite a classic. That's how I feel about God of War.

    Let's start with the good. The visuals are stunning, the combat is brutal and fun, the big moments are truly epic, and everything about the game screams quality. This is clearly a big-budget game made with care. It's what every big    An 8 for me denotes that the game is very good, potentially one of the games of the year, but maybe not quite a classic. That's how I feel about God of War.

    Let's start with the good. The visuals are stunning, the combat is brutal and fun, the big moments are truly epic, and everything about the game screams quality. This is clearly a big-budget game made with care. It's what every big game wants to be and should be. I loved it, and it was well-worth my time.

    So why not a 9 or a 10? I'd say the main thing is that I just didn't feel that invested in the story or the characters. This is probably just personal preference, but story, characters, or a big, interesting world to explore are the things that really push a video game over the edge for me. That's not to say that God of War doesn't have a good story, good characters, or an interesting world. Actually, it is very competent in all three categories. I just didn't feel that connection with the characters or become as engrossed in the story as I did in, say, the Last of Us; and I didn't feel as compelled to explore the entire world as I did in Breath of the Wild, for example.

    Now, I understand those are high bars to reach, but those are the bars that have been set. I should note that I've never played another God of War, so I have no prior emotional connection to any of the characters. Perhaps that partially explains why I love this game -- just not quite as much as other people. In any case, I loved the game, and it is well worth your time and money.    … Expand
  31. TheStormMC
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
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  32. Rmady_83
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    من اروع التجارب اللتي مريت فيها في حياتي وكانت تجربة فريدة ومميزة
  33. doproyee
    Aug 2, 2021
    4
    this game was not the game what i expect for... i really wanted to play an aggressive action game but it wasn't. it's more like a puzzle adventure game than an action game
  34. Jalan
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Now this is how you completely revamp and revitalize a franchise that was growing a bit stale. God of War Ascension was just going through the motions and was yet again another prequel. This game finally moves forward from the ending of God of War III and finally makes Kratos a sympathetic and relatable character. The action feels more personal, vicious, and addicting than before and theNow this is how you completely revamp and revitalize a franchise that was growing a bit stale. God of War Ascension was just going through the motions and was yet again another prequel. This game finally moves forward from the ending of God of War III and finally makes Kratos a sympathetic and relatable character. The action feels more personal, vicious, and addicting than before and the Norse Setting is a perfect fit. I love the exploration and customization of weaponry and armor in this game. This is by far my favorite PS4 exclusive.… Expand
  35. massivexploder
    Sep 8, 2020
    4
    don't. don't ... don't believe the hype. tedious slow repetitive one of the most annoying games I have ever played. Completed it to see if i was missing something. I wanted to stop half way through but kept going. Surely this game will get better... surely it will. nope it didn't maybe I will slog through another play through . i don't understand how 9 out of 10 people think this is thedon't. don't ... don't believe the hype. tedious slow repetitive one of the most annoying games I have ever played. Completed it to see if i was missing something. I wanted to stop half way through but kept going. Surely this game will get better... surely it will. nope it didn't maybe I will slog through another play through . i don't understand how 9 out of 10 people think this is the greatest game ever. It's pretty ....it's well made .....it is not fun. Slow paced cinematic over the shoulder sit and watch video games need to go away… Expand
  36. bagieta21
    Nov 15, 2020
    1
    This is one of worst games i have ever played. Completely waste of time. So boring.
  37. swtgurly
    May 2, 2021
    6
    This game lost several points for lack of variety in enemies, lack luster game play, boring storyline and boss battles.  I mean you battle the same character 3 times, it shows lack of creativity to me.  This is especially in comparison to the overall scale, scope and epic nature of Kratos's original games, this just does not compare to the majority of them. When the action and game playThis game lost several points for lack of variety in enemies, lack luster game play, boring storyline and boss battles.  I mean you battle the same character 3 times, it shows lack of creativity to me.  This is especially in comparison to the overall scale, scope and epic nature of Kratos's original games, this just does not compare to the majority of them. When the action and game play finally began to pick up I was shocked that I had reached the end of the story, how anti climactic.  I immediately closed the game and uninstalled.  This reintroduction to the franchise has earned it's place on  list just above Chains of Olympus (2nd from the bottom) based upon the graphic fidelity alone.  I recommend this to anyone who is new to the franchise because you will have no expectations going in. Really hoping the sequel to this disappointing entry turns out better.… Expand
  38. Felonious_Thunk
    Jul 12, 2021
    4
    I agree with all the negative reviews here, and I'm sad that there will be more games just like this that are shallow, boring experiences. The first 1-2 hours I thought this would be one of the best games I had ever played, but after about 20 hours its clear the game is padded with nonsense. The combat is dull, the story is dull (never play games for story in the first place), the RPGI agree with all the negative reviews here, and I'm sad that there will be more games just like this that are shallow, boring experiences. The first 1-2 hours I thought this would be one of the best games I had ever played, but after about 20 hours its clear the game is padded with nonsense. The combat is dull, the story is dull (never play games for story in the first place), the RPG elements felt pointless. Its a "look at everything around you to collect all the crap, solve puzzles, and move forward" simulator. I couldn't be bothered to finish. Thankfully it was essentially free with PS+, looks and runs great in 60fps on PS5, some great moments, but overall a slog that I couldn't finish. Much better games could have been played in the time I wasted on this one.… Expand
  39. CrAzy_JoE_99
    Jul 16, 2021
    0
    This game was just disappointing, I never finished it because it just got so boring, I have tried several times to Finnish it but I just can’t. The gameplay is repetitive, the characters boring, the story uninspired and overall just a boring game. I would not recommend
  40. penmumble
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    This game truly sets the bar for the modern video game. it's haunting in its telling of the mythological world. It's stunning to behold; the world is gorgeous, almost too beautiful to even believe. I spent many hours just gaping at the scenery and its beauty. It's moving in its father and son dynamic, one that is written fantastically. And it's surprising, because I didn't expect to feelThis game truly sets the bar for the modern video game. it's haunting in its telling of the mythological world. It's stunning to behold; the world is gorgeous, almost too beautiful to even believe. I spent many hours just gaping at the scenery and its beauty. It's moving in its father and son dynamic, one that is written fantastically. And it's surprising, because I didn't expect to feel so touched by its story and relationships. It's got some of the greatest fight scenes in gaming, with incredible set pieces that absolutely stole my breath away. Kratos is just so brilliant, and Atreus was so well written as a young boy torn apart by his godly powers but also just by being the son of a stoic, unfeeling father. The love they have for each other is written so brilliantly, in a slow-burn, subtle way that builds into something very moving and memorable.… Expand
  41. Fran_Soler
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    PROS:
    -Guion.
    -Graficos espectaculares.
    -Su sistema de combate.
    -Mundo semiabierto bien implementado.
    -Banda sonora y excelente doblaje al español.
    CONTRAS:
    -Algun reino no está explotado completamente.

    CONCLUSIONES:
    El mejor juego de la generación. Punto. Te deja con la boca abierta y cuando acabas quieres más.
  42. Haris_k
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    MASTERPIECE. Some of the best gameplay I have ever experienced. Fantastic story and character development. Insane visuals and a spectacular finish.
  43. Biggun
    Mar 12, 2022
    1
    Une des licences majeures du beat em all vient de signer avec ce reboot action aventure narratif familial son arrêt de mort.
    Pour ceux qui l'ont connu le Kratos dieu de l'Olympe de l'antiquité grecque qui passait de bons temps avec de jolies déesses est terminé. Place à un nouveau Kratos à la barbe blanche père de famille qui vit en rase campagne dans les contrées nordiques. La licence    Une des licences majeures du beat em all vient de signer avec ce reboot action aventure narratif familial son arrêt de mort.
    Pour ceux qui l'ont connu le Kratos dieu de l'Olympe de l'antiquité grecque qui passait de bons temps avec de jolies déesses est terminé. Place à un nouveau Kratos à la barbe blanche père de famille qui vit en rase campagne dans les contrées nordiques. La licence s'est convertie au family friendly et au cahier des charges Playstation action aventure narratif.    … Expand
  44. Kribit7
    Mar 11, 2022
    0
    Games out of politics! Play has no limits, but not in Russia. Sony spit on the face of the Russians gamers.
  45. StonedApz2
    Apr 4, 2022
    3
    Last of Us God of war edition. Play the other games instead this game is soo overrated and the combat is weak sauce version souls like combat.
  46. fksony
    Jun 14, 2022
    0
    One word: BORING. I suggest that it be played for an hour before going to bed, so it will help you relax and sleep well. Repetitive combats and poor graphics. Inexplicable hype. Certainly the disappointment of the year.
  47. Silent-Heal
    Aug 6, 2022
    6
    boring,
    in all aspects, in short.
    a big Serpent in a teaser trailer, in the game it was shown for 15 seconds. in fact, the whole game is about cartoonish little monsters that you swing with an ax every 5-10 minutes. on hard difficulty, it's ridiculous to the point of insanity that every 5-10 minutes you have to beat small "bosses" for hours. and on an easier difficulty there is    boring,
    in all aspects, in short.
    a big Serpent in a teaser trailer, in the game it was shown for 15 seconds.
    in fact, the whole game is about cartoonish little monsters that you swing with an ax every 5-10 minutes.
    on hard difficulty, it's ridiculous to the point of insanity that every 5-10 minutes you have to beat small "bosses" for hours.
    and on an easier difficulty there is nothing to do at all.
    game is empty.
    honestly, objectively - a toy for kids.
    The game was rated not honestly and it is not clear why.
    they managed to deceive me, I spent the full price on the game and it was my own fault, I had to check it out.
    got caught like a kid. )
    character control is not realistic enough, Assassin's creed is better.
    sonny is well animated, his facial expression, some moves, but this is not visible, by chance noticed when they spoke with the gnome and the camera finally broke away from Kraktos and everyone was visible from the front. A lot of little things, over which they tried very hard.

    by the way, the graphics and animation of the serpent surprised me with its poor quality, except for his sound.
    and Krakos, khm, Kaktus, Kraktos moves like a turtle with his axe.
    thinks like a turtle too.

    But there is another side to the game, which is revealed gradually, the spiritual and relationship side and quite believable and real. In this regard, we suffer a deficit, if there is a relationship, it is very flat between a guy and a girl, but here between parents and children, brothers. Changing the habitual path for the better, etc. Also humor and an interesting plot with puzzles. Well, the inherent cinematography and theatricality of the series with a mythological atmosphere.

    You can buy and play this game on easy, defeat bosses on hard by digging through abilities, even without taking damage, or on easy without digging. And you get a pretty good average game. But, unfortunately, most of what is there is meaningless in combat and it is there only to make it difficult to find what is really effective in this rhythm of combat and for various animations on easy. And changing the difficulty level every time is very inconvenient. Most of the options that the game provides you are not balanced, it's called "painter's quirkiness" and we shouldn't suffer from it, therefore of course, I don’t recommend it. But if without any special expectations, you are satisfied with going through the average game, enjoying the average level and you want a quality story and all that another side that I described above then you can buy.
    Those who will pass the bosses on difficult, do not skid or proud to pass everyone on difficult, you will lose all meaning and enjoyment of the game because the game, the combat is not balanced.
    And there are bosses that repeat every time, big ugly ones from some unsuccessful cartoon, you also go through them on easy and do not lose the pleasure of the game.

    The fight is more interesting and comfortable with a movable character, as well as one that moves quickly as in life and so that it is also easy to aim in the game as in life. And not each new boss must be learned and replayed 20 times in order to pass without getting damage, for realism or just to pass. Taking damage is not realistic, it's impossible. Besides, no challenge and not looks good with taking damage. Took more damage, less, what's the difference?
    After all, in the life the hero would not have been killed or injured, otherwise there would be no story. He can get hurt once or twice according to the plot, but not a thousand times as happening in the game and then swallow green things. He could dodge until he figured out how to win, he should be faster. No replays, especially when you have to run again.
    I like the rhythm of the combat in this game, but Kratos is slow to the point of being absurd, not believable. Even a disabled pensioner moves faster and this is not even a joke or an exaggeration, have you played the game, Developers?
    In many places on hard it is impossible not to take damage, this option should be on any level. Kraktos, khm, Kratos is absolutely not adapted to fight with several enemies, although according to the plot he should be. About the tediousness and absurdity of small monsters every step was mentioned above.

    Best regards ;-)

    By the way, respected developers who took the myth of a funny silly policeman and convincingly appropriated it for themselves - bang your head against your valkyries yourself and dig around the internet for information on getting completely pointless Ivaldi equipment. Next time I will think twice before buying your game. With all the stupidity in Assassin's creed Valhalla (waste of time, bugs, garbage, hackwork, inconvenience in control), your game are far from this level even further. There are not a lot games with such quality and criticism, it is relative to this game, but it is impossible to compare it with others. So much nonsense but no place, so goodbye ;-)    … Expand
  48. EducatedReviews
    May 9, 2023
    10
    Over five years later, God of War (2018) still manages to be one of the most engaging titles players can experience today. This game offers both a substantial narrative and a surplus of thrilling gameplay. From the personal journey and compelling characters, to the vast realm exploration and brutal combat, this fresh departure from the original Greek saga has solidified itself as somethingOver five years later, God of War (2018) still manages to be one of the most engaging titles players can experience today. This game offers both a substantial narrative and a surplus of thrilling gameplay. From the personal journey and compelling characters, to the vast realm exploration and brutal combat, this fresh departure from the original Greek saga has solidified itself as something of a modern masterpiece.

    Many years after leaving his homeland behind, the legendary Spartan, Kratos, has started a new life among the Nine Realms. For a time, Kratos learned to temper his rage and live in peace with his wife, Faye, and his son, Atreus. However, after a sudden loss befalls his family, father and son are prompted to embark on a great journey to fulfill a final wish. Along the way, the two endure many obstacles as they learn to build trust, each teaching the other something valuable as they move closer to their goal. Kratos and Atreus make several allies, but also powerful enemies. Together, they strive to overcome the monumental conflicts that stand in their way and learn a great deal about the forces that oversee the realms as they attempt to find their own place in this world.

    While this is arguably a larger game than the three Greek trilogy games combined, 2018’s soft reboot is a deeply personal story, with elements that match with the stakes of 2005’s original God of War. Where God of War Ragnarök is the Norse saga’s equivalent of the more epic and expansive God of War II and God of War III, 2018’s entry is a slower burn. Previous titles focused almost exclusively on Kratos, though, as part of this installment, Kratos is constantly accompanied by Atreus. Several other supporting characters also assist the father and son at multiple points in the story, each going through their own journey alongside them. There are only a couple of major antagonists to keep track of, with the journey itself serving as the chief opposition to Kratos and Atreus. A cast of this size makes each character memorable, especially given the scope of this game. One of the things I appreciated most was the deliberate inclusion of little character moments, be it through a string of seamless transitions between cutscenes and gameplay, or frequent dialogue between characters as players move along through each of the levels. The amount of emphasis on story and speech is substantial, but in a way that always feels natural and never feels excessive.

    What makes a story like this so compelling is a combination of these strong characters and a unique take on mythological figures and lore. This entry certainly captures the spirit and excitement of an adventure through realms flowing with magic and fantastical creatures. Despite the subject matter concerning loss, corruption, cruelty, and murder, the game constantly delivers moments of awe, often reflected through the young Atreus.

    Being a God of War game, this title does not disappoint in its gameplay execution, and with the PlayStation 5 performance patch, it runs even better than before. Like the previous iterations, this installment is a hack and slash, action/adventure game set in a fantasy world. However, unlike the Greek saga titles, this iteration utilizes an over-the-shoulder perspective all throughout its gameplay, outside of sections involving climbing the environments. While God of War (2018) features a new perspective and less over-the-top tone, it also manages to preserve certain elements from its predecessors. For instance, juggling opponents can still be accomplished by launching them into the air with large attacks, then proceeding to continue attacking them as they slowly make their way back down. There is a balance between combat, exploration, traversal, and puzzle solving made even greater in this game. Weapons feel heavier, exploration is expanded with more open environments, traversal is improved with more guided paths and assistance from Atreus, and puzzles come in the form of riddles and uses of combat techniques. Unfortunately, the enemy variety is noticeably small—especially when it comes to discussing the minibosses. As a result, execution animations quickly become repetitive against these opponents, even though the animations are initially satisfyingly brutal. There is a handful of main bosses and several optional bosses, each of which are memorable experiences that offer great spectacle and succeed in bringing out the god in Kratos.

    God of War is an exceptional feat that certainly deserves the attention, praise, and accolades it has garnered since its release. An uplifting tale of father and son, abundant with beautiful landscapes, compelling characters, engaging lore, and gripping combat, this game is a prime example of how to evolve a series and its protagonist in a captivating way.    … Expand
  49. oneloveall
    May 5, 2018
    6
    Competent but quite overrated. Less exciting then past games, guess the dull back and forth and poorly paced second half is less noticeable with shiny textures.
  50. esreverse
    May 7, 2018
    7
    Hm. It's a good game, but not great. Graphics and story (although a bit confusing) are great, the combat system is super deep and rewarding, but movement and exploration is really lame. Kratos can only walk on paths. He's a god and he can't jump over a little rock? Come on. In 2018 on a PS4 I would have expected exploration like in Zelda, not a game where a god can only walk on pretrampledHm. It's a good game, but not great. Graphics and story (although a bit confusing) are great, the combat system is super deep and rewarding, but movement and exploration is really lame. Kratos can only walk on paths. He's a god and he can't jump over a little rock? Come on. In 2018 on a PS4 I would have expected exploration like in Zelda, not a game where a god can only walk on pretrampled paths. Also the puzzles are very basic and repetitive already a few hours in the game. Sorry for the comparison with Zelda, but if you want a 10, you gotta be up par with a 10. ;) I'm not sure why, but the last God of Wars just felt more epic, also in the size of fights with monsters. Maybe because its pace is a lot slower than before.… Expand
  51. OC_Hugz
    May 16, 2018
    9
    Playing this game has been a lot of fun, but I take a huge issue with cheap attacks from buggy AI that predict your movements even after they have committed to an attack. I find myself getting hit by enemies that are clearly not in a position to make contact. Once enemies get off an attack the chain them leaving you unable to parry or roll away until you are dead.
  52. MatamesiQuieres
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Along Red Dead Redemtion 2, this is the best game of the actual generation.
  53. kashifhort
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Awesome game ever!!! I loved how the norse mythology was adopted and enhanced game-play allowed me to experience something new as compared to previous god of war games.
  54. Gamexpert
    May 6, 2018
    10
    I played trough all these 90+ Games over the last few Years, i really never saw a Game that earned its Hype so much. Its one of the greatest Games ever done. It just keeps getting better and better. Everything is so refined and perfect. I cant wait for the next Game, there are so many little Cliffhangers.
  55. dyinginbeauty
    Apr 27, 2018
    8
    Good but not a 10 game. Reviews are hyping this too much... Give it a try before you buy.
    The tomb raider reboots and the last of us are better gaming experiences.
    Pros: - Great graphics (apart from water effects, these look terrible - I say that as someone who is not a graphics fetishist) - Great voice acting - Good atmosphere and overall storytelling - Decent initial gameplay    Good but not a 10 game. Reviews are hyping this too much... Give it a try before you buy.
    The tomb raider reboots and the last of us are better gaming experiences.

    Pros:
    - Great graphics (apart from water effects, these look terrible - I say that as someone who is not a graphics fetishist)
    - Great voice acting
    - Good atmosphere and overall storytelling
    - Decent initial gameplay mechanics
    - there is an "immersive mode" that turns off health bars and HUD, creating a more intense experience

    Negatives:
    - Repetitive combat that feels forced at times - in particular QTE which spoil the feel of it
    - Too linear
    - locked at 30fps
    - the menus have tiny writing which cannot be customised
    - map looks sloppy, reminds me of mass effect andromeda
    - water effects look like first half life
    - feels too much like the last of us set in pre-christian Scandinavia    … Expand
  56. Catsic
    May 3, 2018
    8
    I do enjoy playing this game,even after i finish the story mode and do the side mission, but this game has giving me nothing but rage mostly every time, this game is full of **** moments and bugs here are some of them that hopefully they will fix in the patches

    1. The camera gets stuck and the only way to get it working again is if i press the down button. 2. You cant cancel any    I do enjoy playing this game,even after i finish the story mode and do the side mission, but this game has giving me nothing but rage mostly every time, this game is full of **** moments and bugs here are some of them that hopefully they will fix in the patches

    1. The camera gets stuck and the only way to get it working again is if i press the down button.
    2. You cant cancel any combat moves
    3. A.I can still attack and damage you when you are doing a special move
    4. Bad camera work
    5. Special moves are way to slow even if i am button bashing the game
    6. The slow motion takes way to long to finish after you block a special with your shield
    7. Bad camera work
    8. Bad camera work
    9. Yes again bad camera work    … Expand
  57. Godmasterpk
    May 6, 2018
    10
    Melhor GOW de todos os tempos,melhor enredo,melhor jogabilidade,melhor historia,melhor mitologia....
  58. Ninkando
    May 6, 2018
    10
    Satisfying. If I had to sum the game up in one single word, satisfying would be it. Mechanically, visually, audibly, and narratively. The combat has an exemplary feel to it, especially the leviathan axe gameplay. The axe truly feels as though it has a heavy, impactful weight behind it - just like the lead director wished for. During the 20+ hours of content delving through the differentSatisfying. If I had to sum the game up in one single word, satisfying would be it. Mechanically, visually, audibly, and narratively. The combat has an exemplary feel to it, especially the leviathan axe gameplay. The axe truly feels as though it has a heavy, impactful weight behind it - just like the lead director wished for. During the 20+ hours of content delving through the different realms and midgard, one will easily lose track of time. It is just that immersive.

    The story is extremely engrossing thanks to some excellent level/map design and writing. No cut to blacks - just one, continuous adventure. You find yourself listening closely in as the player, to each and every conversation Kratos and his son shares. Nuanced details like this do leaps and bounds in terms of player involvement. The lore is also easy to digest, and rather accessible, even to somebody new to the series.

    This is a special game. A game which any action-adventure game lover simply must play.    … Expand
  59. roxxnplotz
    May 14, 2018
    10
    Where do you start, where do you end? I apologize right now, as this will be unstructured, im still too cracked up because of the experience GoW gave me. This game really blew my mind. The story, the gameplay, the camera, the characters, the world. I was fascinated. Im almost 30 years old and love gaming since im too little to hold a game-pad or use a mouse properly. I am a PC-gamer butWhere do you start, where do you end? I apologize right now, as this will be unstructured, im still too cracked up because of the experience GoW gave me. This game really blew my mind. The story, the gameplay, the camera, the characters, the world. I was fascinated. Im almost 30 years old and love gaming since im too little to hold a game-pad or use a mouse properly. I am a PC-gamer but just had to take a friends 4Pro ( need 60 fps ), and i do not regret the purchase of the Game, which my friend can have now, back with his PS.

    I still feel chills going down and up my spine everytime i call back the Axe and have it slap into my palms firm grip. The combat felt clunky for me at the beginning. Slower, somehow limited, and BOI i was wrong, naive as Atreus. The more moves you learn, the longer you play, you become more and more the aged spartan expert in chaining the living heck out of all the moves and their sheer beauty. I felt like a bearded bulky dancer slicing through the most beautiful world ive ever seen.

    And the sidekick aka Boi? Hell no, no sidekick at all. A useful little northern mixbreed. That how i imagined a young Yoda with a bow instead of a lightsaber. Jumping around like gravity is something he ignores, saving Dads ass more times than i could count. And im good at counting.

    The relationship of them was touching. It had depths, struggles and so much development. It never felt off. There are so many point of the plot id like to mention and put into my review, but i cant and dont want, to not affect any other peoples experiences reading this before playing it.

    Best part was meeting the serpent, it was shown in trailers and what-not, so i can mention it happened, i guess. Man... having that beast speak was making my bones shake. I literally vibrated on my Sofa and the next boss encounter were my neighbors asking me to calm the heck down. Like yeah sorry, that was a Giant not me, chill please.

    It became so rare you are just happy with a game and what it does with you, im really feeling satisfied entirely. If quality like this means i have to wait another 5-6-7 years for another game of you guys, so be it, im willing to save 10 bucks a year for the next glorious, beautiful, mindblowing adventure.

    The game helped me to easily forget i dont like sitting in front of my TV instead of a Monitor, and play. Thanks Mr. Barlog and everyone working with you to create this. Thanks to the patient people at Sony making this exclusive possible without pushing anything or forcing in "content" displeasing players nowadays, like other companies would.

    Thank you very much.    … Expand
  60. Rome919
    May 14, 2018
    10
    I've just completed the game and i loved every aspect of it: voice acting, story telling, camera moving, visuals, combat, characters and how they open up throughout the game and their motivation.
    Though didn't like climbing much and inability to jump off and on the cliff after seeing Kratos jumping over the buildings, etc But that's just my preference =)

    Great game. Love it!
  61. Jazzon04
    May 14, 2018
    10
    It's just incredible, I hope they would make something genuinely amazing in the next part of this story, I have big expectations for what is going to happen. Thank you, Santa Monica!
  62. ChipWhitley1985
    May 17, 2018
    10
    Game is an instant masterpiece and will definitely become a classic. Finally a child companion that actually does something! Honestly everything about this game is amazing. I recommend actually buying it for yourself an experiencing it. You wont regret it.
  63. LeandroLeite
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    best game that I played this year graphics, history, characters, gameplay, everything works wonderfully well in this game, and this is very rewarding!
  64. HEARTOFSTONEG
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war redefines the whole franchise of the gaming industry in a beautiful way almost impossible to achieve
  65. ColtDiesel
    May 4, 2018
    10
    Ive never a big fan of the God of War series. Hack and slash games aren't my way of spending my gametime. Having said that this isn't your average hack an slash. This game is fun and challenging and with the right level of difficulty (give me a challenge) its far from a lucky button masher. Played on a pro with a 4k tv its downright gorgeous and very immersive. The story was incrediblyIve never a big fan of the God of War series. Hack and slash games aren't my way of spending my gametime. Having said that this isn't your average hack an slash. This game is fun and challenging and with the right level of difficulty (give me a challenge) its far from a lucky button masher. Played on a pro with a 4k tv its downright gorgeous and very immersive. The story was incredibly satisfying and the lore was definitely interesting. It wasn't too short but it could've stood to be a lot longer, With a few realms left unvisited and no dlc on the horizon I couldn't help but wonder why. Fantastic game. Great job to the creators i say atta boy.… Expand
  66. steney
    May 23, 2018
    10
    Un excellent jeu, le scénario est diversifié et imprévisible, le tout couplé à un excellent gameplay en comptant les éléments de game design et les différents levek design.

    Les boss sont absolument dingue, les combats nerveux et intense, c'est clairement devenu mon jeu préféré sur cette gen. Les personnages sont bien développé et charismatique, et j'ai beaucoup aimé Mimir, l'ambiance    Un excellent jeu, le scénario est diversifié et imprévisible, le tout couplé à un excellent gameplay en comptant les éléments de game design et les différents levek design.

    Les boss sont absolument dingue, les combats nerveux et intense, c'est clairement devenu mon jeu préféré sur cette gen. Les personnages sont bien développé et charismatique, et j'ai beaucoup aimé Mimir, l'ambiance et la retranscription nordique est top, j'ai adoré ce jeu et c'est clairement le meilleur jeu de cette génération selon moi.

    Franchement je note avec un solide 10/10 et je le recommande à quiconque.    … Expand
  67. SaberEdge
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    God of War is an epic game. One of my favorites of the generation. The combat is deep, challenging and fun. Not as challenging as Dark Souls and Sekiro, but just as fun and still decently challenging. The graphics are among the best of the generation. Just jaw dropping. And this helps immerse you in the setting even more. The narrative struck a very strong chord with me. I love theGod of War is an epic game. One of my favorites of the generation. The combat is deep, challenging and fun. Not as challenging as Dark Souls and Sekiro, but just as fun and still decently challenging. The graphics are among the best of the generation. Just jaw dropping. And this helps immerse you in the setting even more. The narrative struck a very strong chord with me. I love the relationship that develops between Kratos and his son Atreus. Speaking of which, Atreus helps you in combat and it actually works very well. He's also with you throughout the journey and his AI never caused problems. The whole experience of playing this game is simply outstanding. It has given me many hours of enjoyment and good gaming memories.… Expand
  68. tomvs123
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    If just by looking at this game, you think that this isn't your kind of game, then you're probably right and should move on.

    I'm into intelligent stories and strategic gameplay, and this game has neither. What is does have is dumb fun and cool ways to kill monsters with an axe and other god-like powers. It's great for the typical Uncharted fan who wants more of a fantasy setting. I    If just by looking at this game, you think that this isn't your kind of game, then you're probably right and should move on.

    I'm into intelligent stories and strategic gameplay, and this game has neither. What is does have is dumb fun and cool ways to kill monsters with an axe and other god-like powers. It's great for the typical Uncharted fan who wants more of a fantasy setting.

    I don't particularly like Uncharted and had my fill of the series after playing only part 4. And after starting up this game, for only a few hours, I found that it's Uncharted 4 all over again, just slightly different. For example: Disposable beautiful environments that you only see once, enemies or climbing sections around every corner for no good story reason, and a threadbare story that's there to make you feel cool/special/powerful without getting in the way of the gameplay.

    I was initially pleased by the dynamic between father (protagonist) and son, with the father being overly strict as to man-up his scrawny mama's boy of a son. Though that gets toned down quickly and I started seeing several instances where the father characteristically should have taught/disciplined his son, but he didn't. I assume the writers didn't want people thinking the protagonist was a total jerk, so they decided to tone down his strictness, at the expense of believability.

    Magical nonsense also happens frequently in the game. I was initially relieved at the introduction of a witch character as I was started to get bored, but she quickly turns into a tool to get you over pits and to new areas. Why she does this makes no logical sense, but in this game, gameplay and progression come before storytelling. And then there's a pair of dwarves that just show up randomly where you happen to be so you can upgrade your equipment. When one was pressed about how he got to a certain place so quickly, he eventually told us that it was because of his secret magic. Again, gameplay is more important than story consistency.

    I got increasingly annoyed by the story and repetitive gameplay that I gave up. If I wasn't an old man, I'd have more patience with and might even enjoy killing monsters over and over, but I don't.    … Expand
  69. Ealgerino
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Masterful. If only every single game in the world could be like this. I have ridiculously high hopes for the next games in the series, and they'll be hard to beat because this game is a masterpiece
  70. SmashBros
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Great new direction for the franchise. Not only does it look and play incredibly, but the story is so amazing and immersive. The new Kratos is still a badass and now he’s an actual likable character. Amazing game.
  71. gerhamnuisdagot
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Phenomenon god of games masterpiece are just a few words that match perfecty with god of war as the best game of the generation
  72. jampsrs
    Jan 11, 2019
    10
    times come around and god of war is still a top tier game to date and the best game of the generation
  73. CaptHet
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    the best game ever I've played in my life. Awesome story, rageful Kratos turning into a loving, caring father.
  74. Munno
    Mar 20, 2019
    10
    Fantastic! The story is exciting, amazing combat system with level up of skills, game flows perfectly with map exploration that gives a nostalgic feel of classic ps1 rpgs, the soundtrack causes chills, graphics and visuals are stunning, the only thing that could be better is to have a greater variation of giant enemies like the one that carries a huge stone, it appears several times andFantastic! The story is exciting, amazing combat system with level up of skills, game flows perfectly with map exploration that gives a nostalgic feel of classic ps1 rpgs, the soundtrack causes chills, graphics and visuals are stunning, the only thing that could be better is to have a greater variation of giant enemies like the one that carries a huge stone, it appears several times and sometimes can become repetitive, but it does not decrease the magnitude of the game. God of War is a masterpiece. GOTY well deserved.… Expand
  75. MasterSe7en
    May 19, 2019
    10
    Corey Barlog had one hell of a weight on his shoulders.. In one hand he held the fate and reputation of one of the greatest games and stories ever created for the console generation.

    In the other hand he held his career, if he had failed the guy would've lost everything.

    But what he made far surpasses even the previous God of war games, this is really an incredible game and story
  76. pryxa
    Jun 10, 2020
    0
    Просто включили все техники что популярны и все, скучная история и забыто традиции экшн и жестокость в угоду милым отношений отца и сына кароче last of us на минималках
  77. FZeroFan
    Nov 2, 2022
    0
    What is the hype all about? If I want to watch a film I go the cinema. Too much cut scenes. Too much story. Where is gameplay? Very poor. I went and got a refund.
  78. Strichstarke
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    There are a lot of reviews out there that explain why this game is a masterpiece and I don't think there's much I can add to that. When I was little, one of my first AAA video games was Fallout 3 and since then it was my favourite video game of all time. That game brought me childhood memories and the imagination that I had when I played that game when I was little. When big titles such asThere are a lot of reviews out there that explain why this game is a masterpiece and I don't think there's much I can add to that. When I was little, one of my first AAA video games was Fallout 3 and since then it was my favourite video game of all time. That game brought me childhood memories and the imagination that I had when I played that game when I was little. When big titles such as skyrim, the witcher 3, fallout 4, uncharted 4, last of us, and many other games came out I always hoped that they would be better than my childhood favourite. There was no downside for me to want those games to be good because that would simply give me highest levels of satisfaction from video games which I have witnessed form time to time in many amazing titles but they were never above that bar that fallout 3 set for me personally. God of War surpasses that bar. And that is why I give this game a 10. Such games should be appreciated and GoW deserves all the love it recieved. I only wished that this game would have less negative "0" scores from people that should not be allowed to critique. I read a review stating that GoW is getting a zero in their opinion because it runs at 30 fps. I believe the most correct score for this game would be a 10 and am standing by it. Buy this game. Support single player gaming industry. Support the people that bring back your childhood.… Expand
  79. hugotokok
    May 23, 2018
    10
    So glad the talented people in Santa Monica are still there. Very phew who not only think big but actually does big and they just go all the way with all their ideas about looks, gameplay etc.. GoW is great! The best toy of 2018. Go for it and enjoy!!
  80. Goo4you
    May 30, 2018
    8
    God of War does not do itself service with the opening scene/montage. If you are someone that makes a decision based on the first few hours of a game you will be most likely blown away. But then you'll begin to think that perhaps Sony built this game around the absolute bombastic opening moments and the rest of the title be damned.

    You would be wrong, you would be so wrong. The    God of War does not do itself service with the opening scene/montage. If you are someone that makes a decision based on the first few hours of a game you will be most likely blown away. But then you'll begin to think that perhaps Sony built this game around the absolute bombastic opening moments and the rest of the title be damned.

    You would be wrong, you would be so wrong.

    The content you get in those opening moments is just the tip of the iceberg. Underneath that opening is a masterful weaving of plot, storytelling, character development, and some of the best combat in a long time.

    The visuals are stunning at the base--factor in HDR and 4K and the movie-quality levels of camera angles and shots and you'll find your jaw dropping more often than not. The music is so pinpoint perfect in the package that I legitimately want to watch the making of the game to get a better insight into just how they went about making this game.

    The dispassionate Kratos was by far the absolute best touch. If you've finished God of War 3, this Kratos is the drained of all that rage and anger just from beating Zeus to a bloody pulp. Arteus is the perfect summation of that anger and rage and the need to temper it in a package.

    God of War is just one of those titles that come along and all the stars align. I could nitpick about things like how I wish the camera might have been just a touch further out during combat or perhaps if they gave the player more options in regards to button mapping, but they are so small that it really doesn't affect the overall package.

    This game is a masterpiece. I have a rule about not giving any game an absolute score (10 or 0) because there is no such thing as perfection, but God of War gets the highest mark I will give. This title is something that would be taught in school for people creating and designing video games.

    Update* 5/30-

    I decided on knocking off a point due to the obnoxious amounts of grind-padding towards the end of the game. GOW has always been known for the amount of collecting it has (power-ups for weapons or health etc...) but the sheer worthless amounts of it towards the end game is a downer. Pace-shattering padding and it wasn't really necessary. Most of the gear nominally makes you more powerful, but beyond tacking Muselphiem early (which I did) the rest of the "gear" isn't all that wonderful.

    Niefhiem is a god awful idea as is grinding out the "Best gear in the game" (It barely is). Nor is it worth doing the maze over and over and OVER to max it out. Sigun--the hardest boss in the game..I was able to do it with zero upgrades to the set (I was level 8) and did it on normal.

    My point here is this: Don't waste your time with the grinding, it breaks the pacing of the story, the relationship with Kratos and his "boy" and adds so very little to the overarching narrative. Hit the power threshold you need to complete it and move on, the rest adds nothing.

    Also, a minor point for me to raise. To the dev that designed the Winds of Hel: I don't like you very much. If you are the same person that also designed the first escape from Helheim and that spot on the bridge (YOU KNOW WHICH ONE I'M TALKING ABOUT!); someone needs to sit you down and ask you why you like hurting people so much.    … Expand
  81. Ghostmissile
    May 20, 2018
    8
    Good game but not a masterpiece. I've played all GOW games. So I'll try to make a fair review.

    The reinvention of the saga was necessary. The new gameplay with the camera changes is well done. No complaint about this. Different, not better but not worse. PROS: - Graphics are top. The most beautiful game in PS4 right now. - Story is deep and relationship between Kratos and Atreus    Good game but not a masterpiece. I've played all GOW games. So I'll try to make a fair review.

    The reinvention of the saga was necessary. The new gameplay with the camera changes is well done. No complaint about this. Different, not better but not worse.

    PROS:

    - Graphics are top. The most beautiful game in PS4 right now.
    - Story is deep and relationship between Kratos and Atreus is very good.
    - Atreus himself is very useful and he improves gameplay.
    - Combat is satisfying, like other GOW games.
    - It has a little RPG new features that are awesome.

    CONS:

    - GOW is about epic scenes killing powerful gods. In here, there are only 3 epic fights. GOW III has at least 8. I know this game is an introduction of a new trilogy , but I think there are not enough legendary moments.

    - You visit 5 realms out of 8 (I think) of all whole Norse Mythology. And they are soooo empty. Midgard itself (the realm where most of the story mode is developed) has 4 or 5 NPCs. Nobody's living there. I hope they will fix it in next games, but it gave me a bad feeling.

    - Old games were very bloody. Now you kill enemies that bleed fire or ice instead of blood. I miss more throats cutted and heads smashed.

    - Valkyries are one of the best things in this game. Why don't include them in main story? No, they are post-game content and they lose interest because of that.

    It's a very good game, but next game of the franchise must have more boss battles, most epic moments, more improvement of the realms we visit and a better story.

    This one is 8/10.    … Expand
  82. Sannikov123
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Best Game ever! Playing it the third time and it is so good like the first playtrough.! Ragnarök can come !
  83. PAA1
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Let me start with this way - I own a decent gaming PC (supporting 1080p, max settings for all latest games), a base Xbox One and a base PS4.

    So far, especially when it comes to Console Gaming, i found only Sony hitting the benchmark. That said, I've played and completed all GOW games PS2, PSP, PS3, PS4 (GOW 3 Remastered), as well as the one released on Mobile. I am a big fan...    Let me start with this way - I own a decent gaming PC (supporting 1080p, max settings for all latest games), a base Xbox One and a base PS4.

    So far, especially when it comes to Console Gaming, i found only Sony hitting the benchmark.

    That said, I've played and completed all GOW games PS2, PSP, PS3, PS4 (GOW 3 Remastered), as well as the one released on Mobile. I am a big fan...

    Regarding the new GOW, the first scene itself (Kratos cutting down the tree), will make you go aawww... moment. Then the epic first boss fight.

    TBH, i've played all Gears of War, Halo Series, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Last of Us, Bloodborne, The Witcher 3, GTAV, yet, nothing, absolutely nothing i found closer enough to the new GOW.

    The Story, Characters, Voice overs, music, Fight sequence, Cut scenes, Gameplay mechanics, Upgrading mechanics, Graphics, Game length, Story mission and Side quests - all will keep you pushing on and on... I am still on my first playthrough, and i've already decided that i'll play it again.

    If you own a PS4, than i would must recommend playing it strongly.
    My PS4 Lists:
    1) TLOU
    2) GOW 3
    3) GOW
    4) Horizon Zero Dawn
    5) Until Dawn
    6) Bloodborne
    7) Uncharted Series

    Thanks for reading.    … Expand
  84. sgrodsky1
    May 6, 2018
    7
    I can only give this game about a 7.5 First the game is too hard. I don't know if they were trying to compete with From Software or what they were thinking. The difficulty of just getting around has taken all of the joy out of this video game. Most of the time, I was not having fun. The fast travel is a joke. You don't even get it until about 61% completion of the game. WarningI can only give this game about a 7.5 First the game is too hard. I don't know if they were trying to compete with From Software or what they were thinking. The difficulty of just getting around has taken all of the joy out of this video game. Most of the time, I was not having fun. The fast travel is a joke. You don't even get it until about 61% completion of the game. Warning there are timed events in this game. I hate timed events in video games. The main line story is very good, and the combat is good. Some of the enemies are op'ed, and you don't have a great chance at winning. There are some very annoying fights. I like the side quests, and that is what kept me playing. I was good at finding the ravens, and lining up the light root puzzles. I did feel an accomplishment there. My husband was trying to go platinum, but he said the developers made the game too difficult for many people to achieve this accomplishment. A lot of the areas you have to grind. All in all I would rank all of the souls games, charter games, skyrim etc above this game.… Expand
  85. Brendan27
    May 24, 2018
    10
    Amazing game good camara view good combat and graphics good long story side quests
  86. loonyever
    May 18, 2018
    7
    Es un gran juego, aun que de inicio no tiene nada de god of war nada mas que el nombre y los personajes, pero con forme vas avanzando tiene ciertas cosas en comú; la jugabiliadad es muy buena, en especial el modo "god of war" un autentico dolor de cabeza cuando enfrentas a mas de 4 enemigos a la vez, un verdadero reto, historia... pudo ser mucho mejor en algunos aspectos, por algunosEs un gran juego, aun que de inicio no tiene nada de god of war nada mas que el nombre y los personajes, pero con forme vas avanzando tiene ciertas cosas en comú; la jugabiliadad es muy buena, en especial el modo "god of war" un autentico dolor de cabeza cuando enfrentas a mas de 4 enemigos a la vez, un verdadero reto, historia... pudo ser mucho mejor en algunos aspectos, por algunos momentos sentí un poco forzada la relación entre kratos y atreus, como si te quisieran meter por los ojos una vez mas la relación entre joel y ellie.… Expand
  87. Lttrev
    Dec 27, 2018
    9
    Checked it out due to hype. In comparison i've played only god of war 1 recently this year then gave this a shot. Loved god of war 1. This... idk what people are going on about. They killed the action. The fighting is so slow and ... just not fun. Brutality is absent. Kratos doesnt feel like the killing machine he was before. Normally i also wouldnt complain about having too much to doChecked it out due to hype. In comparison i've played only god of war 1 recently this year then gave this a shot. Loved god of war 1. This... idk what people are going on about. They killed the action. The fighting is so slow and ... just not fun. Brutality is absent. Kratos doesnt feel like the killing machine he was before. Normally i also wouldnt complain about having too much to do but... theres too much. Thye over crowded such a simple game with mindless crap that doesnt need to be included. Atreus is VERY annoying, the rpg elements are too complex for this type of game, and the dialog is also bad. Very overhyped game. Do people just say things are good in this age when graphics are a highlight? A very positive note is that yes, the graphics literally are unbelievable. Mostly my reason for the 5. Im like 12 hours in and havent enjoyed myself at all minus a few boss fights. (two of them, the rest suck)… Expand
  88. jacobsmith14433
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    In my opinion, this is currently the best game ever made, knocking the witcher 3 off the top spot. It is better at EVERYTHING it tries to do than any other game. The best story, the best combat, the graphics, the best dialogue, the best connection to the characters, the best exploration, the best world. I could go on and on. The Witcher 3 may still have better bang for your buck coming inIn my opinion, this is currently the best game ever made, knocking the witcher 3 off the top spot. It is better at EVERYTHING it tries to do than any other game. The best story, the best combat, the graphics, the best dialogue, the best connection to the characters, the best exploration, the best world. I could go on and on. The Witcher 3 may still have better bang for your buck coming in at roughly 200 hours. But the game suffers from being too easy, even on the hardest setting and enemy upscaling on, it is a breeze with the right build. God of War has consistently challenged me in every single fight, and I am only playing on hard, and not the "god of war" setting. Thank you santa monica. You have brought out my inner child… Expand
  89. jailofstres
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    god of war is the game that will be used as an example for future single player games as the best one of its class
  90. Herrnewbenmeist
    May 24, 2018
    8
    This is a good game. It is not an epic hall-of-famer.

    PROS: The environment graphics are lovely, every scene looks like a painting, just gorgeous. The combat is visceral and gives you options for how you want to play (straight melee, magic powers, or defensively). I liked the relationship between father and son, especially in the quiet moments between big sequences. I really liked the    This is a good game. It is not an epic hall-of-famer.

    PROS: The environment graphics are lovely, every scene looks like a painting, just gorgeous. The combat is visceral and gives you options for how you want to play (straight melee, magic powers, or defensively). I liked the relationship between father and son, especially in the quiet moments between big sequences. I really liked the dwarf brothers. They were hilarious and they had a real arc.

    CONS: The main story is weird. It feels lifted from a mix of Last of Us and Far Cry 4. One thing I think weakens it is that there are practically no characters. You meet less than 10 people. Many of the people you do meet are pretty paste-board thin archetypes in terms of story and development. "RAH, I'm a bad guy, I don't like you!" "Hey, we're the bad guy's two friends and we don't like you either!" You don't even see the characters who are painted as your main antagonists/big bads. You start the game grieving for someone you never meet and therefore I never felt I could connect with that grief. Although the graphics are great, I think your son, Atreus, looks like he crawled out of the uncanny valley or like he smells something bad all the time. I found the game's ending to be massively underwhelming. It should have been an epic climax, but it felt unfinished. It was very deliberate in trying to set up sequels. It was suspiciously like putting up billboards to buy the next game so you can see what happens next!

    I enjoyed it a lot for the majority of my playthrough. But, in retrospect, I could have waited to play this until it went on sale or became available for free on PLUS.    … Expand
  91. mijan
    Jan 23, 2019
    10
    Must play game, Kratos has matured and so did the game. It's excellent, like a glass of an old expensive wine.
  92. thanatopsis
    Apr 26, 2018
    9
    This game is not perfect, but it is still very good. It is not the old God of War, but it is better. It has done a far better job adapting to a modern, cinematic game than the recent Tomb Raider games have.
    For quite a few hours I was thinking, "Meh, it looks nice, but it is just another one of those cinematic games that sacrifices gameplay" but seeing as this game is over twice as long    This game is not perfect, but it is still very good. It is not the old God of War, but it is better. It has done a far better job adapting to a modern, cinematic game than the recent Tomb Raider games have.
    For quite a few hours I was thinking, "Meh, it looks nice, but it is just another one of those cinematic games that sacrifices gameplay" but seeing as this game is over twice as long as the other God of War games (not including the side quests), it takes its time to get going but then becomes every bit as good as the old God of War games. Yeah, there are a lot of QTEs and a lot of cutscenes that I really wish I could have played, but they are still thrilling to watch, and if you excluded all the non-gameplay parts, there is still more gameplay than any previous God of War game.
    Giving this game a score of 0 says a lot more about the intellect and maturity of the reviewer than this awesome game. If you don't have a PS4, buy the PS4 Pro God of War bundle. It is worth it for this game alone, not to mention the other fine exclusives.    … Expand
  93. MaxPayneIsGod
    Jan 23, 2019
    10
    Spectacular! Admittedly it took a while to get used to.
    There's nothing else quite like it. Its visceral, brutal and hard.
    I've finished it, apart from all collectibles and Valkyries.
    Looks amazing, sounds fantastic, everything positive you have already heard is true.
    Is it the best God of War game? No, its not, but its still king of PS4 and possibly king of this generation.
  94. SuperkenGaming
    Apr 26, 2018
    9
    God of War
    Complete Magic
    God of War is a hack and slash action Adventure game that contuse the story of Kratos as well as begins the series again. IS it necessary that you’ve played through the other games to understand whats going? No, but there are plenty of moments here for the fans that have. This is a completely different experience than youre used to from God of War, while at    God of War
    Complete Magic
    God of War is a hack and slash action Adventure game that contuse the story of Kratos as well as begins the series again.
    IS it necessary that you’ve played through the other games to understand whats going?
    No, but there are plenty of moments here for the fans that have.
    This is a completely different experience than youre used to from God of War, while at the same time feels like it fits in the series perfectly..
    everything is much more pulled in, feeling almost like a naughty dog take on the series..
    tons of uncharted vibes here…
    The puzzles are fast and simple to get through… you don’t feel like youre running through a labrynth of puzzles like the past games..
    instead youre on a linear journey with your son Atreus to take the ashes of your wife and his mother to the highest mountain in this land of norse Gods. As Kratos has Olympus and his days as the God of War behiind to live the normal life as a man.
    I for one have been a fan of Kratos as a character and his story, I know Im in the minority here… But this story here is even better as kratos feels vulnerable in his old age and it doesn’t feel like youre chasing a ghost… the struggle is next to you the whole time.. Your son is changing, he’s growing.. and he doesn’t know hes a God..
    And that’s where the magic of this games storytelling comes in.
    If you’ve played the past games youre on the same page as kratos and know all of his secrets, but if you havnt youre in the same boat as the boy, uncovering them as the game goes on.
    Theres tons of moral dilemma touched throughout your journey.. constant dialog through this nearly 20 hour compaign… you care for both of these characters quickly as well as their fate…
    But youre not the only one that knows this secret, youre being hunted by norse gods…
    The Journey to the highest mountain is magical..
    The game starts with you have the leviathan axe that once belonged to your wife..
    one of the coolest weapons in video game history, you can use it close rqange pulling off combos of light and heavy attacks, you can equip different attacks that run off of a cool down that you find off of enemies and in chests, but thing that makes it so awesome is that it doubles as a ranged weapon, you can throw it at enmies, fight bear handed and call it back to you and time youd like as it damages every enemy inbetween the two of you on the way back
    enemy variety here though is pretty weak, especially compared to the last games..
    they feel generic…
    combat can be crazy with the different weapons combos and help from the boy as he can shoot arrows to stun, damage, and distract enemies..
    but the combat magic was just missing for me..
    I usually look forward to combat in a god of war game… here it was my least favorite part..
    surprisingly though, combat is actually pretty rare..
    bringing me back to the uncharted statement from earlier..
    This game focuses heavily on exploration and level traversing..
    uncovering secrets, finding chestsfor materials to craft new armour sets and upgrade them..
    finding new runes to put into sockets to boost your stats,,
    however because the focus is so exploration heavy, I feel it’s a massive mistake to put in chests and secret areas you have to progress the game first to come back for…
    it’s a cheap way to extend play time.. the campaign is long enough and its uneccessary..
    after my first chest I couldn’t unlock it actually killed my urge to want to explore, which is a shame becase the secrets are so funb to find, and this game is full of secret and optional areas, and I don’t just meen little caverns tucked away.. there are full on mini levels for you to find that if you stick to just the main story you would never know about.
    God of War isn’t without its problems, combat feels a bit chorey and I hate locked off chests in games period… but those problems are small in the grand scheme of things..
    These 20 hours fly bye, there an impossible amount of attention to detail in the writing, in the dialog, in the world.. so much to search for and discover.. the amount of heart put into this game is beautiful
    the gameplay is constantly being switched up, you never know what the game is going to throw at you around the next corner.
    This game is brilliant, its not a masterpiece,
    but its pretty darn close.
    I give God of War
    a 9.5/10    … Expand
  95. WillGamer
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    What a gem of a surprise this game was. Excellent story and great fun playing the campaign. You would really have to dig deep to find the faults in this masterpiece.
  96. filipers
    Mar 4, 2019
    9
    I played almost all previous GOW games and I must say that this game is definitely the best of them! The previous games in the series had an amazing combat and graphics for its time, but they lacked an interesting story, the world exploration was also very limited and the greek lore was not well exposed in game. This games nails at everything:
    - Combat: I was worried that changing the    I played almost all previous GOW games and I must say that this game is definitely the best of them! The previous games in the series had an amazing combat and graphics for its time, but they lacked an interesting story, the world exploration was also very limited and the greek lore was not well exposed in game. This games nails at everything:
    - Combat: I was worried that changing the blades to the axe was going to turn the combat more boring, but actually I loved the axe! With the axe you now feel that the combat is more personal, and along with the amazing ice abilities of the axe the combat turns out to be amazing. Atreus is really helpful too later in the game with his bow.

    - Norse Lore: In this game the mythology lore is much more exposed to the players! In the world you find shrines and pages that make you understand the main features of norse mythology (Aesir-Vanir war, the Giants suffering in the hands of the Aesir gods, the 9 realms, etc), making you feel really immersed in the world. You also latter in the game you will have a companion that will provide even detailed information about the gods. I recommend you to do a 10 min search in google to see the main features of norse mythology and the main Gods to help you immerse even more.

    - Graphics: Hands down one of the best looking games of this generation. All god of war games had amazing graphics back when they launched, and this game is the same. The difference is that here the world is more open to you and as so you can appreciate even more the amazing landscapes.

    - World building: The world now is more open to the player when compared to the linear paths of previous GOW games, you also some side quests that are not very interesting but allow you to explore the world and to adquire loot that is going to be useful for your journey. Along with the breathtaking graphics you can really feel immersed in this world, being far more interesting than the linear paths of previous games.

    - Crafting: now you can craft your and your son armour and upgrade your weapons, It is a not very deep system but is a nice addition to make the world exploration meaningful.

    -Journey/story : The journey Itself is very simple, you must deliver your wife ashes to the highest peak of the REALMS, but the journey itself is pretty nice, you meet a lot of interesting characters and obstacles, that will tight the bond between Kratos and his son. Their relation is one of the main aspects of this game and it is very nice to see its evolution. Along the game there are some references to previous games that give a strong nostalgia feel for previous GOW players, but If you did not play the previous games worry not because you can completely enjoy this game.

    Overall is an amazing game, that for me does not reach the 10/10 score due to low enemy variety and to some boring side-quests. I recommend to play with almost none HUD elements, believe you will not regret It!    … Expand
  97. ToxicGent
    Apr 28, 2018
    9
    Fantastic game, great visuals, great combat and story. Character development was awesome but the boy had some awkward times. Needs more boss battles and more lands to visit. 100% worth the 60$ price tag.
  98. VTL
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Me parece una reinvención de la saga genial. Jugabilidad muy buena una historia más que correcta y una buena duración. La verdad es un juego que se ha de tener si tienes una PS4...
  99. Kamikazeshocki
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    Uh... didn't write a review for over a year....but this is easy to catch up. A 10 in almost every regard and one of the best PS4 games and certainly GOTY 2018. Enjoyed doing Platinum Trophy for this.
  100. Dubeau
    Jul 15, 2018
    9
    God of War was very fun to play. This time around it included exploration and more RPG feels into the adventure. Midgard is certainly a big world to explore, and you get around 4 other smaller worlds too. The story is amazing. It involves the relation between Kratos and his son, but almost everything is about family matters including secondary characters. And it is done in a smartGod of War was very fun to play. This time around it included exploration and more RPG feels into the adventure. Midgard is certainly a big world to explore, and you get around 4 other smaller worlds too. The story is amazing. It involves the relation between Kratos and his son, but almost everything is about family matters including secondary characters. And it is done in a smart compelling way. Acquiring resources is kind of important, at least to get your weapons to level 5-6 for the ending. Playing on easy will get your skills a bit too soon. The travel warp mechanic is one way for most of the game and it's really annoying. I think it was put there so you follow a certain path to the story or prevent bugs ?? Fighting is the same except with the son archery and they removed the quicktime boss fighting. I would advise that you upgrade the attack ability of the son faster in general, and learn to get the best of him. I like the mechanic that separate a task between father and son. I enjoyed all the stories that were told in the boat. The main transport are by boat and foot. Warping isn't very helpful until very late into the game. Amazing graphics. The soundtrack is made by Bear McCreary, and there are 4-5 masterpieces in it. I give it a 94%. I enjoyed all the God of War games to dates. This is one was the most fulfilling in terms of story and exploration.… Expand
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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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