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  1. Mar 4, 2019
    10
    God of War (PS4) é atualmente um dos meus jogos favoritos. Todo o jogo corre sem loadings pronunciados e quando o faz tem diálogos para entreter. Os gráficos (jogo na PS4 Pro em TV 4k) são do melhor que existe na industria neste momento (escrevo esta analise 1 ano depois do jogo sair).
    Este é daqueles jogos que compreendo que não se goste devido a gosto pessoal ou qualquer coisa, mas não
    God of War (PS4) é atualmente um dos meus jogos favoritos. Todo o jogo corre sem loadings pronunciados e quando o faz tem diálogos para entreter. Os gráficos (jogo na PS4 Pro em TV 4k) são do melhor que existe na industria neste momento (escrevo esta analise 1 ano depois do jogo sair).
    Este é daqueles jogos que compreendo que não se goste devido a gosto pessoal ou qualquer coisa, mas não compreendo que alguém o considere um jogo fraco ou mesmo médio.
    Dos melhores jogos de sempre.
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  2. Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Beautiful and moving story is only the beginning to how amazing this game is. They story is rich with emotions and feelings that we feel, and lots of amazing and subtle foreshadowing is done throughout the game. The combat system is phenomenal and groundbreaking. Everything in this game is simply beautiful and has taken my breath away. This game will forever be one of the very best.
  3. Apr 29, 2018
    9
    This is what all games should aspire to be, everything looks well made from the animation and the combat is perfect.
  4. Jan 15, 2019
    10
    This is the best game I played in my life, even if there is alot of hack/slash in the game, this game is on my top list in the top 10 games I played, The reason why is because this game tells the story very good , and u interact with everything in the world. the progression system is also amazing in this game, that u can upgrade ur current gear, and get better gear when u progress. ThisThis is the best game I played in my life, even if there is alot of hack/slash in the game, this game is on my top list in the top 10 games I played, The reason why is because this game tells the story very good , and u interact with everything in the world. the progression system is also amazing in this game, that u can upgrade ur current gear, and get better gear when u progress. This game deserved the hype that it got, and I dont tell that normally for most games, but for this one 100% Expand
  5. Feb 2, 2019
    7
    Acción y aventura.
    Esta review no va a ser muy popular pero voy a intentar dar mis razones para ello.
    Es el primer GOW que he jugado por lo que cualquier referencia a los anteriores no la he podido detectar y apreciar. Empecé a jugar después de que lo nombrarán GOTY y mis expectativas eran bastante altas tras haber jugado al RDR2. Empiezo por los defectos que le he encontrado y luego
    Acción y aventura.
    Esta review no va a ser muy popular pero voy a intentar dar mis razones para ello.

    Es el primer GOW que he jugado por lo que cualquier referencia a los anteriores no la he podido detectar y apreciar. Empecé a jugar después de que lo nombrarán GOTY y mis expectativas eran bastante altas tras haber jugado al RDR2. Empiezo por los defectos que le he encontrado y luego comento lo que me ha gustado.

    El primer punto es la dificultad, en mi opinión mal gestionada. Jugando en fácil los enemigos de la historia principal están desequilibrados en comparación con los de las actividades secundarias. Si aumentas la dificultad no se corrige lo único que aumenta es el tiempo que tardas en derrotar a los enemigos haciendo la experiencia más tediosa. Creo que falta un punto medio entre la dificultad fácil y la normal para encontrar el punto óptimo, al menos para mi.

    Precisamente los enemigos son el otro punto débil que veo, no hay demasiada variedad y las animaciones de ejecución son siempre las mismas o varia entre 2 a lo sumo. Debido a la mala experiencia que he tenido jugando no he realizado muchas actividades secundarias pero tengo la impresión de que en estas actividades es posible que si haya enemigos más variados. No obstante, de ser así no entiendo por qué no los han incluido en la historia principal.

    El sistema de combate no me ha resultado divertido y los movimientos que vas desbloqueando no mejoran la experiencia (con la excepción del golpe fuerte del hacha). He tenido la sensación de que es indiferente el ataque que realices porque todos hacen el mismo daño incluidos los combos. Esto enlaza con el tema de la dificultad, creo que falta un equilibrio entre la vida de los enemigos y el daño que debería hacer y recibir Kratos teniendo en cuenta quien es.

    Hay unos cuantos fallos de diseño y usabilidad como por ejemplo al abrir caminos hacia atrás tirando cadenas por una pared, Kratos siempre se cuelga de la cadena independientemente de que queramos o no bajar (normalmente es que no), o elementos que debemos utilizar en unos combates obligatoriamente pero en otros no podemos utilizarlos pese a que están en el escenario y desde un punto de vista argumental sería completamente aceptable.

    El sistema de runas y armaduras le añade una capa de profundidad que creo que no se necesita ni se llega a aprovechar all 100%. Sin embargo la progresión de las armas y de los personajes si me parece acertada y creo que funciona muy bien en un juego de estas características.

    En cuanto a la historia como conjunto me ha gustado, no conocía a penas la mitología nórdica y me ha interesado bastante. Los distintos personajes que salen tienen un gran diseño y personalidad, sin embargo hay bastantes puntos que no me parecen coherentes, como la misma premisa de la historia o los cambios de humor y moralidad repentinos del hijo.
    La evolución de Kratos creo que es lo que salva todo el juego, ver su faceta de padre y sus luchas y dudas internas es verdaderamente emotivo.

    Por último, gráficamente es espectacular, de los mejores gráficos que he visto y la ambientación suma una gran cantidad de recuerdos imborrables a la experiencia. El modo foto está bastante logrado y puedes sacar infinidad de fondos de pantalla de cada momento del juego.

    En conclusión, me ha resultado un experiencia agridulce, disfrutar de la historia y los gráficos me ha gustado mucho pero la jugabilidad me ha planteado muchas dudas a lo largo de todo el juego.

    Personalmente no lo recomendaría a nadie que no haya jugado los juegos anteriores, acabo de finalizar el GOW 3 y puedo entender la emoción con la que los fans han recibido este juego. Sin embargo, para una persona que entre nueva a la saga no creo que lo pueda disfrutar igual.

    Historia 7, Jugabilidad 5, Gráficos 10
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  6. May 6, 2018
    9
    combat is ok but satisfying, story is good but you feel there is something missing, the lore is amazing, acting is superb
  7. May 10, 2018
    8
    A game with some of the best visuals the PS4 has to offer as of right now. The mainline story is fantastic and tells the story of a father and son coming to terms with who they are and bonding after the death of the mother. The RPG elements they added with the armor system are a bit out of place, and the side quests are nothing special. The game is also a relatively easy Platinum TrophyA game with some of the best visuals the PS4 has to offer as of right now. The mainline story is fantastic and tells the story of a father and son coming to terms with who they are and bonding after the death of the mother. The RPG elements they added with the armor system are a bit out of place, and the side quests are nothing special. The game is also a relatively easy Platinum Trophy for you Trophy Hunters out there. Expand
  8. Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Absolute masterpiece of a game. No load times, beautiful graphics, awesome gameplay, and amazing story. I haven’t fallen so deep into a game since Bioshock Infinite. It’s a shame I wasted so many years giving Microsoft XB1 a chance that I missed out on so many beautiful titles. Hands down the pinnacle of gaming! Thank you GoW devs!
  9. Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Best game I've ever played. I loved the first 3 GOW's. Having original staff member Cory Barlog return was a huge move. They take great care of Kratos as a character and do justice to the original while adding to it in all the best ways.
  10. Feb 19, 2019
    8
    Good game, nice graphics and dialogs. However, I didn´t find an excuse to replay it or to try to complete all secondary missions.

    Pros: - Good story - Nice graphics (very cinematographic) - Nice script - Sound Cons: - I didn´t fall in love with the combat system - The rpg elements are ok but not very well implemented in my view. - Quite linear, there are not many different
    Good game, nice graphics and dialogs. However, I didn´t find an excuse to replay it or to try to complete all secondary missions.

    Pros:
    - Good story
    - Nice graphics (very cinematographic)
    - Nice script
    - Sound

    Cons:
    - I didn´t fall in love with the combat system
    - The rpg elements are ok but not very well implemented in my view.
    - Quite linear, there are not many different ways of approaching the same situation
    - Repetitive enemies

    It´s a good game, but playing this game after a master piece (Bloodborne) didn´t help. The game offers very little room for improvising, it´s pretty linear in that sense, I didn´t love the battle system neither. In summary, I think it is a good game for semi casual players who are looking for a good story and just sit and play with quitle little exploring. More hardcore players will find it difficult to love this game
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  11. Nov 4, 2018
    8
    Story:8
    Graphics:10
    Gameplay:9
    Sounds:8
    Details:9
    Style:7
    Animations:10
    Boss fight : 6
    Mechanics : 6
  12. Nov 22, 2018
    10
    God Of War never won Gane Of The Year which is unbelievable, this time it must get Goty
  13. Dec 15, 2018
    10
    Don't read comments, just go to buy this masterpiece, you will love it. I promise!
  14. Nov 4, 2019
    0
    Fantastic visuals and characters you can't help but care about. The core of the story is the relationship between Atreus and Kratos. Mimir is a fun sidekick midway through. I didn't think I'd enjoy this as much as a did. I wouldn't say it's perfect for a few reasons, First, the gear progression system is broken. 3/4 through the story, my gear didn't match my level. However, it's hard toFantastic visuals and characters you can't help but care about. The core of the story is the relationship between Atreus and Kratos. Mimir is a fun sidekick midway through. I didn't think I'd enjoy this as much as a did. I wouldn't say it's perfect for a few reasons, First, the gear progression system is broken. 3/4 through the story, my gear didn't match my level. However, it's hard to feel connected to your armor at all. Unlike Witcher 3, where gear hunting is a joy and you really have control over your playstyle. Also, the combat is really incredible and intricate. That being said, there are so many different moves and combos that even though I'd acquire new skills, I found myself forgetting to complete most of the moves by the end of the game. Overall, what a joyful ride through a gorgeous world. It was nice to get a wide linear game after finishing Witcher 3. Expand
  15. Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Hands down one of the greatest games of all time. Graphically it's the best looking game on anything. Combat, story, game play mechanics, the story within the story. Everything about this game is why it won GOTY!
  16. Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is beyond of the imagination of any game designer this is the best game of the generation
  17. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    the art of video games is dying recently on these year but god of war stands among these greedy companies as the best game of the generation
  18. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war is mostly like the games of the past it is just a game that you can love with passion not a scam like other modern games
  19. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war managed to overcome all kind of obstacules to become the best game ever made by a companie today this is a true work of art
  20. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war destroys and reforms itself in such a beautiful way that it seems like this is a different game but it is the good old god of war
  21. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Amazing game for many reasons
    the story
    the characters
    the graphics
    the gameplay
  22. Jan 11, 2019
    10
    I was worried about the gameplay because the new camera but there is nothing wrong with it. this game is a masterpiece with a great story and beautiful moments. Watch Kratos interact with his son during the game is very touching. Perfect game, characters, gameplay, story, graphics, music. Well deserved GOTY
  23. Feb 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The new God of War game (2018) is almost perfect. Tons of work went into making it, and it really shows. The combat is extremely fun. The player has the tools to play in different ways, and all of them are strong and satisfying. The story flows really well. It felt personal and wholesome. Of course, the graphics and the music are outstanding. There are only a couple very minor complaints that I have. SPOILER ALERT: All of the enemies were awesome, but Queen Valkyrie and the enraged werewolves were unfair on the hardest difficulty. Also, one of the puzzles was more like a chore. IT'S STILL GREAT, THOUGH! I highly recommend God of War (2018). Expand
  24. Jan 14, 2019
    10
    masterpiece of beyond is what god of war is as the best game of the year and of the generation
  25. Jan 14, 2019
    10
    God of war is the best experience of gaming in a while and this is probably the best game of the generation
  26. Jan 14, 2019
    10
    best god of war game best game of the year and best game of the decade this is all what god of war is
  27. Jan 15, 2019
    10
    high quality is what defines the new god of war and it is for sure one of the best games of the generation if not the best
  28. Jan 15, 2019
    10
    God of war is the the new goal that the gaming industry has to achieved for now on
  29. Jan 15, 2019
    10
    change an entire franchise is not a good sigh at first but if there is passion for the art of video games then it is the very best you can do just like god of war
  30. Jan 15, 2019
    10
    god of war words to summaries this game
    masterpiece
    art
    amazing
    incredible
    the best
  31. Jan 15, 2019
    10
    the god of war game is better than ever so happy it is been called the game of the generation for so many people and totally deserves the game of the year
  32. Jan 23, 2019
    10
    I would not be exaggerating if i said God of War is easily the best game on the PlayStation 4 and one of the best of all time. All aspects of the game are superb and the minor flaws barley detract from the experience at all. From a technical standpoint the game is incredible. Graphically it is one of the best. The atmosphere, looming fogs in the distance, snow covered mountain peaks, greatI would not be exaggerating if i said God of War is easily the best game on the PlayStation 4 and one of the best of all time. All aspects of the game are superb and the minor flaws barley detract from the experience at all. From a technical standpoint the game is incredible. Graphically it is one of the best. The atmosphere, looming fogs in the distance, snow covered mountain peaks, great mystical realms and scope are all here to make one of the best looking games of all time. The sound effects are pitch perfect and the voice acting is amazing. The music is also a big part of the experience and its one of the best in gaming. The universe and world expands to you as you go further and further into the game uncovering the secrets and mysteries of the realms. Kratos and Atreus have a perfect bond and relationship that elevates the story. Kratos constantly scolding his son to form him into something better and Atreus just wanting a father that approves of him. The villain is charismatic and intimidating with clear motives. The story is focused and paced perfectly filled with a great cast, and best of all the scope and magnitude of the bombastic battles is unmatched. The combat feels fantastic weight to it. Parrying, dodging, light and heavy attacks are all pitch perfect. Runic attacks add more depth and ways to take out your enemies. Upgrading Kratos' abilities and improving his gear feels personalized and all the role playing elements are great. Rage mode and executions add the gore and brutal violence the series is known for. Creating different builds and discovering new ways to take on the creative and diverse enemies and bosses is rewarding. The boss fights are amazing and have great thrilling moments. Exploring the world and side quests is fun and they offer great rewards adding to the replay value. The environmental puzzles and runic chests require some brain power and are quite fun. There are some minor inconveniences with the annoying fast travel and some repetitive enemies but they are so small it is barley noticeable. I don't want to seem like a fan boy but i have never played a God of War game and seeing this change up the formula made me want to try it. I have few bad to say and so much to gush for hours about. Do yourself a favor and get this game. Expand
  33. Jan 15, 2019
    10
    history has been made with the new god of war it is not only the best game of the year btu also the best game of the generation and perhaps of the decade
  34. Jan 15, 2019
    10
    the best graphics
    the best music
    the best story
    the best characters all that and much more is what you can find in god of war
  35. Jan 20, 2019
    10
    change such game as god of war is one hell of a task but it really shows how good it is to take real risk at difference of other companies like nintendo and breath o the wild with its supposed change of formula when everything they did was change the limited area for an open world and put the old zelda stuff in it
  36. Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war was meant to be a visceral experience without much story and now how it has changed to something else rebooting almost everything of it really shows that this is the game of the generation and of the decade
  37. Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war evolved to such a point where now it is almost impossible to compare to other games this is the best game of the generation
  38. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    This is hands down the best game I have ever played. I played Ghost of Sparta on the PSP and that's all the experience I had with the God of War series. But this new instalment builds a deep emotional connection with the characters (Kratos and Atreus), that simply cannot be found in any other game. The mechanics are near perfect and the way the axe returns to your hands is the mostThis is hands down the best game I have ever played. I played Ghost of Sparta on the PSP and that's all the experience I had with the God of War series. But this new instalment builds a deep emotional connection with the characters (Kratos and Atreus), that simply cannot be found in any other game. The mechanics are near perfect and the way the axe returns to your hands is the most satisfying thing, which never gets old. If you have not played this game yet, or, are on the verge about it. I definitely recommend it. Expand
  39. Feb 2, 2019
    7
    This game has truly fantastic graphics, really good interface and one of the best storyline / cinematic styles in any game I have played.

    The reasons for a relatively low score (7/10) for me are that I found the interface and various button sequences needed to do everything a little overwhelming, I found the battles (especially the boss ones) too long (how many times do they need to
    This game has truly fantastic graphics, really good interface and one of the best storyline / cinematic styles in any game I have played.

    The reasons for a relatively low score (7/10) for me are that I found the interface and various button sequences needed to do everything a little overwhelming, I found the battles (especially the boss ones) too long (how many times do they need to come back up and carry on hitting you?) and the violence and gore was a little too close and personal for me.

    Games I have preferred include Skyrim and Horizon Zero Dawn; read into that as you will!
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  40. Mar 28, 2019
    9
    I have played all releases of God of War and this is almost the best one, because III part is still a winner definitely.
    Santa Monica, well done !
  41. Feb 22, 2019
    10
    The new God of War, with its remarkable visuals, living world, superb combat mechanics and mature narration marks the beginning of a new era for the franchise and, dare we say, single player gaming altogether.
  42. Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Великолепная игра, которая заслуженно получила звание "игра года".
    Геймплей, как и музыкальное сопровождение на высшем уровне, видно что Кори Барлог вместе со своей командой вложили душу в игру.
  43. Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I created a metacritic account just so I could rate this game. Santa Monica Studio has set the gold standard for the perfect mix between game play and story telling. I am so so satisfied with my purchase.
  44. Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Best game of 2018, one of the best games for ps4 and incomparable improvement from the past series.
    It's a shame that some people don't get it.
  45. Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Just got my hands on the deluxe edition of the game and I have to say, after all the hype and getting spoilers all the time, I still managed to enjoy this piece. The gameplay mechanics are top tier, and gets better after upgrading all skill trees and getting the other main weapon. Story wise, Santa Monica nailed some aspects of Norse mythology while having liberty to change and fit KratosJust got my hands on the deluxe edition of the game and I have to say, after all the hype and getting spoilers all the time, I still managed to enjoy this piece. The gameplay mechanics are top tier, and gets better after upgrading all skill trees and getting the other main weapon. Story wise, Santa Monica nailed some aspects of Norse mythology while having liberty to change and fit Kratos in there. The camera movements could've been better and there's a lack of bosses but definitely deserved game of the year 2018. Expand
  46. Jul 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 nothing else to say lmao. But it won’t ket me post it soo...................................................................;) Expand
  47. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    One of the best game i ever play in my life before i hate the idea of playing this game but my friend he insisted on me to try it so i do and i love it
  48. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War is a masterclass in combat and storytelling. The deep and connected story between a father and son is the perfect setting for a God of War game. Although some die hard fans may be slightly disappointed due to the added 'baby steps' for new players (pointing out exactly what to do and where to go) and the addition of simplistic puzzles. But if you can get past that this game demands respect. The story is masterful and ties perfectly with the combat and the way Kratos and Boy (Atreus) play the game. This game puts fans in a position that no one believed was even possible and yet here we are. It's also important to note that during my playthrough I experienced no bugs whatsoever.

    This game is a must play for everyone with a ps4.
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  49. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    The peak of gaming when it released. To take such bold decisions when it comes to not only changing the mythos but the gameplay, and to do it so well... Breathtaking and a leaway to a exciting future for the series.
  50. Aug 2, 2020
    10
    10 out of 10 ! ! this game is not like any other games, it is unique and spacial and i like to every game lover play it.
  51. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Eu nunca fiquei com tanto medo de jogar um game, de inicio tive medo da nova engine e gameplay acabar estragando toda a experiencia que GOW me passou durante a vida inteira, porém minha pessoa estava completamente equivocada, esse é de longe o melhor game da saga, a humanização do Kratos perante ao seu filho Atreus é sensacional, e fora que os acontecimentos durante a jogatina são bem maisEu nunca fiquei com tanto medo de jogar um game, de inicio tive medo da nova engine e gameplay acabar estragando toda a experiencia que GOW me passou durante a vida inteira, porém minha pessoa estava completamente equivocada, esse é de longe o melhor game da saga, a humanização do Kratos perante ao seu filho Atreus é sensacional, e fora que os acontecimentos durante a jogatina são bem mais interessantes que os jogos anteriores que era simplismente saia matando tudo pela frente, a exploração do mundo Nordíco semi-aberto é literalmente magico, inimigos variaveis e o melhor de tudo combo e skills 'upaveis' , que jogo cheiroso, jogo lindo, jogo bonito, jogo bem feito! Expand
  52. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Лучшая игра последних лет!Разработчики из Santa Monica отдали душу за проект!Очень жду продолжения God of War
  53. Nov 14, 2019
    2
    I literally can't understand how can this be a hit when we have open world games like RDR2, Zero Down, and many more that WAY surpasses it generally in intelectual, artistic, mechanical and every other aspect. it's a Boring as hell linear game with a lot of limitations and repetitive to the bone mechanics. Would not recommend to anyone. It's a waste of time. You won't get smarter or betterI literally can't understand how can this be a hit when we have open world games like RDR2, Zero Down, and many more that WAY surpasses it generally in intelectual, artistic, mechanical and every other aspect. it's a Boring as hell linear game with a lot of limitations and repetitive to the bone mechanics. Would not recommend to anyone. It's a waste of time. You won't get smarter or better after spending time with this dull and ugly game.
    What I CAN praise, though, is animation intros and graphics quality. And that's about it.
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  54. Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Sorry it took me this long to rate this game, was so happy that it got Game of the year last year!
  55. Nov 23, 2019
    10
    This game is just perfect. Santa monica changed the original god of war physics and made it even better. It's boring first hour, but longer you play, it keeps getting better. With it's great story, great gameplay, and one of the best bosses in the series, God of war 2018 is maybe a best game of our generation.
  56. Nov 25, 2019
    9
    One of the best (if not the best) games of this console generation so far.

    This is a dark, mature action adventure game that will last around ~20-30 hour game (with no filler content) depending on how much you explore, and difficulty level you selected with emphasis on quality over quantity.
  57. Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Great game. Will give you chills and goosebumps but it's not as good as God of War 2 or 3 and much slower. The enemy A.I. has not been improved and their patterns and fighting styles are much more visible on the hardest difficulty. If you are out of sight for example then they will use grenades to flush you out and not try anything else. I remember I was hanging off a ledge and there wasGreat game. Will give you chills and goosebumps but it's not as good as God of War 2 or 3 and much slower. The enemy A.I. has not been improved and their patterns and fighting styles are much more visible on the hardest difficulty. If you are out of sight for example then they will use grenades to flush you out and not try anything else. I remember I was hanging off a ledge and there was only one enemy left and he could not shoot me because I was out of sight so he would just throw Axes and he would carry this on forever, till infinity Expand
  58. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The best game of the generation hands down!!One of the best game ever created and cant wait for the sequel which might well be the best game ever made period!Nuff said!!!
  59. Apr 6, 2022
    0
    Overhyped and overrated as hell. Gameplay is just button mashing, the story is laughable
  60. Nov 4, 2022
    10
    What an amazing evolution to one of the greatest gaming characters! As a long time GOW fan, it’s been a joy to begin a new journey with Kratos!
  61. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Obra prima, obra de arte, mereceu o goty, jogo perfeito ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  62. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    GOD OF WAR is the best game of all time for
    best score such a shame that red dead robbed it
    best story
    best performance
  63. May 17, 2019
    2
    This is the most overrated game ever. The graphics are beautiful and the story is ok but anything else is average/really bad. The gameplay is boring, the world design sucks and the upgrading sistem is really annoying. The worst part is the combact: enemies have terrible design (most of them are zombie-like creatures) and most of the bosses are just slightly different versions of the firstThis is the most overrated game ever. The graphics are beautiful and the story is ok but anything else is average/really bad. The gameplay is boring, the world design sucks and the upgrading sistem is really annoying. The worst part is the combact: enemies have terrible design (most of them are zombie-like creatures) and most of the bosses are just slightly different versions of the first one. tThe movesets of Kratos weapones are boring and limited. Enemies have just too much health, which means that every enemy encounter will be long and boring.

    Game of the year my ass, even Marvel's Spiderman was more worthy of such prize.
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  64. Nov 13, 2018
    7
    I give this game a 7, because I know a lot of time and effort went into this game.

    I'm a fan of the original trilogy and let me tell you I had to push myself through the camping on this one. If you wanna see an honest review of this game check out TheGamingBritShow, this guy was spot on and I agree with him. Overall this is a perfect game for people who are not that into video
    I give this game a 7, because I know a lot of time and effort went into this game.

    I'm a fan of the original trilogy and let me tell you I had to push myself through the camping on this one. If you wanna see an honest review of this game check out TheGamingBritShow, this guy was spot on and I agree with him.

    Overall this is a perfect game for people who are not that into video games. It seems to me that the developers decided to do the following> ok we can't do the same thing over and over again, let's do something different. What's all the rage now? Dark Souls? Last of us? Uncharted? unskippable cut-scenes? great, let's throw all of that in the pot.

    Graphics are freaking amazing btw.

    Don't get me wrong this is not a bad game, it's just way over hyped and overrated. Disappointing.
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  65. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war is just a game with true passion for the art just a good video game and that makes god of war the best game of the generation
  66. May 8, 2018
    9
    This game is a phenomenal experience. It has a intriguing story, an atmospheric world, a lot of things to do, good graphics and solid mechanics. Would it not be for the sometimes heavy RPG (and therefore "grinding") parts and also not for the very inconsistent difficulty this game would easily be a 10. Sadly because of this some enemy/boss encounters are a chore and drag down theThis game is a phenomenal experience. It has a intriguing story, an atmospheric world, a lot of things to do, good graphics and solid mechanics. Would it not be for the sometimes heavy RPG (and therefore "grinding") parts and also not for the very inconsistent difficulty this game would easily be a 10. Sadly because of this some enemy/boss encounters are a chore and drag down the experience. Unblockable attack patterns are the worst in any/hack and slay title. Expand
  67. Nov 15, 2019
    0
    Most overrated game of this Generation after Witcher 3 and Bloodborne. Worst game in the series hands down. Slow paced, pretentious, wannabe Last of Us "cinematic" game. This game tries so hard to be "emotional" and make you feel like you are developing a "bond" between Kratos and his son (like we have totally never seen this before in any other movie or game before ever). All the bossesMost overrated game of this Generation after Witcher 3 and Bloodborne. Worst game in the series hands down. Slow paced, pretentious, wannabe Last of Us "cinematic" game. This game tries so hard to be "emotional" and make you feel like you are developing a "bond" between Kratos and his son (like we have totally never seen this before in any other movie or game before ever). All the bosses are the same and they even look the same. They all carry some big wooden thing which they attack with and it makes every fight feel the same. A huge downgrade compared to the epic bosses of the previous games especially God of War 3. This game has nothing on GOW 3. Heck, I even enjoyed the PSP games better. At least they weren't trying to shove some pretentious story down your throat. Expand
  68. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is absolutely stunning, amazing and extremely well done in every aspect.
    The best game yet during this generation of consoles.
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  69. Jun 3, 2018
    5
    The title screen of a bland ass unimpressive grey forest says it all...GoW has lost it's soul. God of War 2 and 3 along with Shadow of the Colossus are some of my favorite games of all time, so I was extremely excited for this game. Bought it at midnight on launch and was left wondering what happened in the following days. Now that I've completed all the trials and completed the gameThe title screen of a bland ass unimpressive grey forest says it all...GoW has lost it's soul. God of War 2 and 3 along with Shadow of the Colossus are some of my favorite games of all time, so I was extremely excited for this game. Bought it at midnight on launch and was left wondering what happened in the following days. Now that I've completed all the trials and completed the game entirely except for the frivolous tasks like Odin's where's waldo ravens I can safely say this game is by far the worst in the series. Worse than ascension and worse than ghost of sparta on psp. There's just no real satisfaction to the clunky combat. THE CAMERA IS SUCH A STEP BACK, and it just feels like they tried too hard to be the last of us. I get an over the shoulder cam for resident evil but for a 3rd person hack and slash? Most of the time you take damage if you are skilled it feels cheap and from some off screen **** not to mention it is just clunky and disorienting and the lock on mechanism is terrible, especially against the 9 Valkyries. On top of that there is LITTLE to NO VARIATION in terms of enemies, boss fights or boss kills. The gore is mostly white washed, say goodbye to classic GoW disembowelment and hello to ripping people apart to have them burst into...orange goo? It would probably get a 7 if they had called it "plodding norse axe man" but to call it God of War is a disgrace. The graphics are amazing but really I had much more fun gameplay wise with Assassins Creed Origins, which btw they completely ripped off in terms of controls (thats right they have you using R2 to swing rather than face buttons) and many other aspects, such as the Hud and menus. There's only 2 real epic moments, the world serpent reveal which they blew in the trailer (had to make it seem cool I guess) and a mother-son moment at the end but overall the story was a dull experience playing chaperone to mini Kratos' field trip. Corey Barlog, please hand the reigns over to someone else from now on if you feel like an old man rather than pull Kratos down with you and have them back the camera up 10 feet while they're at it. Expand
  70. tec
    Nov 18, 2019
    3
    causaulization at it´s finest. first of all the over the shoulder perspective was a big mistake. combos got simplyfied. hardmode just increase numbers on enemies. only real challanges are in muspelheim or the valkyries who are boring after the first one. yeah every val has a different attack but that´s about it. atreus original name was atrocious because that´s his main character trait. ifcausaulization at it´s finest. first of all the over the shoulder perspective was a big mistake. combos got simplyfied. hardmode just increase numbers on enemies. only real challanges are in muspelheim or the valkyries who are boring after the first one. yeah every val has a different attack but that´s about it. atreus original name was atrocious because that´s his main character trait. if you liked the original GoW or even the PSP spinoffs you gonna have a bad time with this one. oh and variety in this game is also nonexistant. you fight 8 valkiries, 8 trolls (all the same models with different flavours) and two human bosses. dont get me strated on regular mobs because it´s pathetic. game was rushed and cooked after the TPA-experience reciep, overall only medicore. Expand
  71. Apr 25, 2018
    8
    I've put around 5 hours into the game so far. I must say it's one of the most beautiful games to come out on any system to date! I like the game but at the same time it doesn't FEEL like a God of War game! It feels like Last of Us combined with the Tomb Raider remakes. It went from non stop action with CRAZY boss fights to an RPG. It can't help but be disappointed...yet I still keepI've put around 5 hours into the game so far. I must say it's one of the most beautiful games to come out on any system to date! I like the game but at the same time it doesn't FEEL like a God of War game! It feels like Last of Us combined with the Tomb Raider remakes. It went from non stop action with CRAZY boss fights to an RPG. It can't help but be disappointed...yet I still keep playing. If you don't like this new direction style at ALL I would recommend to pass. I also don't like having the son around ALL the time (again back to Last of Us). I just ignore his skill tree and put all my XP into Kratos and fight with him while ignoring the brat. If you look at it without any prior knowledge of the series then I would say it's a 10. But the HUGE departure from the root of the series is TOO much for me totally to get into.

    I also don't feel like a badass anymore like in the old games. The old games bosses were MASSIVE...here the biggest thing I've seen is a giant snake that I didn't even fight! The most powerful enemy? A puny little viking dude. ho hum. I think to be honest the beautiful Norse world draws me in to explore it more than anything. 8/10
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  72. May 17, 2022
    3
    The main story is very fun and nicely made. I've very rarely seen such a well told story in a game. Wolfenstein TNO maybe.

    The boy is a constant burden and never shuts up. Really, I turned off the sounds just to make him shut up for a few minutes. The silence was great. My recommendation: Do not play the endgame after beating the last story boss. The endgame is a horrible grind and
    The main story is very fun and nicely made. I've very rarely seen such a well told story in a game. Wolfenstein TNO maybe.

    The boy is a constant burden and never shuts up. Really, I turned off the sounds just to make him shut up for a few minutes. The silence was great. My recommendation: Do not play the endgame after beating the last story boss. The endgame is a horrible grind and really bad. There are very poor rewards, ridicoulus bosses and I do think this was made to make fun of people that keep playing after the end of the story. I've watched the documentary on this game (find it on youtube, its great) and there was this developer and she said every time she reads online that somebody was struggling with the valkyries, she feels happy. Thats a 100% sadistic. So really, dont play after you finished the story.

    Without my experiences after the story, this would've been a 8/10.
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  73. Jan 21, 2019
    10
    I've just beaten this game and it's just great. Graphics are so polish. Gameplay is really good and quite addictive. Landscapes and monuments are just stunning. Soundtrack and voices are good and story is ok. About difficulty I died about 4 times against bosses and I've been close to die other times. Just make sure to move, dodge, defend and attack in the right times, specially against bigI've just beaten this game and it's just great. Graphics are so polish. Gameplay is really good and quite addictive. Landscapes and monuments are just stunning. Soundtrack and voices are good and story is ok. About difficulty I died about 4 times against bosses and I've been close to die other times. Just make sure to move, dodge, defend and attack in the right times, specially against big monsters and bosses. It's a must have. That's for sure. It took me about 20 hours or so.

    PS: remember to use "rage" when you need to (L3 R3) and don't forget to unlock new skills and upgrade the techniques of your armour.
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  74. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    One of this generations most spectacular game. From the visuals to the gameplay and soundtrack, everything is simply perfect! Thank u Sony and Santa Monica for this masterpiece.
  75. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Great game but needs better graphics, frame rate, draw distance etc. Even on ps4 pro the game doesn't run that great.
  76. Dec 9, 2018
    10
    God of War is truly the game of the year and the game of the generation it is a total shame that red dead fanboys can deal with it and come here to leave a negative review such a shame specially when they robbed the awards of best narrative and score they should be banned from this kind of events
  77. Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Phenomenal game, don't listen to these dudes that think it's bad. It delivered beyond my expectations and easily deserved Game Of The Year.
  78. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    art reformed as we know was the job tasked to god of war and it did so well that now it is the game of the generation
  79. Jan 11, 2019
    10
    the ghost of sparta takes the crown as the new game of the generation and for the best game of the year
  80. Jan 15, 2019
    10
    god of war takes all the good things of past and future games to make the best game of the generation to date
  81. Jan 20, 2019
    10
    how pathetic people can be today trying to downgrade the game user score of 9.2 to 9.1?
    oh yeah the rock star fanboys ans the witcher 3 fanboys
  82. Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war ruined the gaming industry now all other games seems pointless and lame against god of war even games like the witcher 3 or the last of us bio shock
  83. Feb 20, 2019
    10
    This game totally masterpiece thank you Mr Barlog and Santa Monica Studios

    Great Combat System +

    Great Storytelling +

    Great Reboot +

    Magnificent Atmosphere

    At least if you are not part of God of War you must take it and enjoy it
  84. Mar 8, 2019
    10
    The only bad thing about this game is its title.Shouldn't be God of War but God of Videogames!!!Legendary video game,I thank god I lived to play this!
  85. Mar 11, 2019
    10
    Я конечно не являлся фанатом этой серии игры, но могу сказать как на любителя, это игра просто экшенская
  86. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Одна из тех игр, ради которой стоит покупать PS4. Она великолепна
  87. Oct 25, 2021
    0
    I have never been more wrong , this game is a masterpeace. When i first played it on ps4 back in 2018 i really did not like it , it thought there was to much "story" and not enough action . Back then i was not mature and did not enjoj storytelling as much. When i got my ps5 i decided to replay and my god. I played it on easy mode then but now on give me a challenge and had to try and focusI have never been more wrong , this game is a masterpeace. When i first played it on ps4 back in 2018 i really did not like it , it thought there was to much "story" and not enough action . Back then i was not mature and did not enjoj storytelling as much. When i got my ps5 i decided to replay and my god. I played it on easy mode then but now on give me a challenge and had to try and focus on the combat and not just breeze through like last time. Now it's one of my fav games of all time.
    P.S i'd like to add that the graphics for a ps4 are insane and better than some ps5 games.
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  88. Apr 11, 2022
    0
    Genuinely have no idea how this overhyped piece of garbage gets by as a good game. Boring ass story that FORCES you to go over the same areas 80 times over. Pretends to give you access to all 9 realms but oops only 4. Repetitive combat, lazy enemy design, boring story, and I’m the God of War and I can throw giant boulders and punch gods in the face but i can’t jump? Wtf. The only reasonGenuinely have no idea how this overhyped piece of garbage gets by as a good game. Boring ass story that FORCES you to go over the same areas 80 times over. Pretends to give you access to all 9 realms but oops only 4. Repetitive combat, lazy enemy design, boring story, and I’m the God of War and I can throw giant boulders and punch gods in the face but i can’t jump? Wtf. The only reason people rate this game well is because it has decent graphics and even then it’s not deserving of a single point. Expand
  89. Nov 16, 2022
    0
    Mismo juego peor graficos aburrido se nota que es un dlc menudo truñoman es así.
  90. May 23, 2018
    10
    Thank you Cory,thank you all Santa Monica Studio and thank you Sony for support single player games,one of my all time favs now.
  91. Jun 12, 2018
    5
    I liked the deeper combat system but in didn't buy this game for emotional **** with his son. Just because of the little **** whining all the time, I had trouble to get to the end of the game. Really needed days off just not to listen to him. If the game is sequeled, remove the kid. I wouldn't care so much if the game wasn't GOD of war and named differently with some other protagonists.
  92. Apr 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is so worse. The graphic is awful. I hate Kratos and Thor. The leviathan is so weak. Expand
  93. Jan 16, 2019
    7
    I just finished this game yesterday, the story that is, and needless to say, I had very high expectations considering all the praise it's gotten.

    this was my very first time playing this franchise, so this review will also reflect that somewhat. one of the first things I noticed starting the game, and it was quite discouraging too, is how underpowered Kratos is in the beginning. just
    I just finished this game yesterday, the story that is, and needless to say, I had very high expectations considering all the praise it's gotten.

    this was my very first time playing this franchise, so this review will also reflect that somewhat. one of the first things I noticed starting the game, and it was quite discouraging too, is how underpowered Kratos is in the beginning.
    just beating the most basic enemies almost became a chore, especially since they consistently seem to gang up on him from behind, making for some cheap deaths early on.

    what was really exciting was several of the mini-boss fights. huge cave trolls, rock-monsters etc, not to mention these Valkyrie-creatures, which are a great challenge to beat. it was really satisfying to finally bring them down after a tough fight. so later in the game, Kratos does get significantly more powerful with better equipment and stronger weapons, but in my opinion, it just takes too long to upgrade it.

    the story was another thing I didn't particularly care for, there are just too many twists & turns all the time, making it feel inconsistent and downright confusing. it almost felt like the point of the whole game was lost in translation or something. thankfully, there is a particular character you meet mid-way in the game, that also joins your journey, that is very likeable.

    all the cut-scenes & cinematics became very tedious towards the end, and it almost felt like playing an interactive movie, that really detracted from the overall fun quite a bit unfortunately.

    I didn't feel compelled to explore much either, the world simply isn't that interesting Imo. it is too linear, climbing is very slow and awkward, and the travel itself is also too slow. for the most part, I just followed the story to the end.

    this review might seem overly negative, but when very high expectations aren't really met, this is bound to be the result. I did really like the game overall, it has a lot of interesting things going for it, like huge creatures that look amazing, many of the enemy encounters were great, and the visuals - just wow! the characters look amazing - especially Kratos. the details on him are simply wonderful to look at.
    this game might be the best-looking this gen, at least from a technical standpoint. there is so much detail everywhere and in everything, and I played this on a Ps4 slim, which is comparable to the base Ps4 in terms of power.
    the Ps4 is truly a powerful little machine, capable of graphics & performance such as this game, I'm just amazed.

    overall: a very good game with great high's, but also disappointing low's. there are several times in the game it feels like a chore, and this can last for several hours so that isn't fun. but there is also much greatness to it, like enemy encounters, the visuals, up-grading your characters weapons and equipment, and some of the vistas are also interesting.
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  94. Jan 25, 2020
    0
    Nothing you'd expect from a god of war title in the worst way imaginable. Annoying child companion, recasting Kratos and annoying RPG elements plus the fact that the gameplay is weak and story is weaker. The only people who will enjoy this have never played a god of war game in their life. Why no just make this game a new IP? It's nothing alike to the superior trilogy.
  95. Jul 5, 2018
    6
    God, this game turned out to be soooo mediocre. I was too much excited i guess and i waited for more.

    First of all, visuals and sound is great. I'm no diehard fan of the old series and i'm totally fine with the new concept: more about adventure instead of a hardcore slasher. Great, i love characters, plot and adventure. However, the level design (gameplay-wise!!!) is as bland,
    God, this game turned out to be soooo mediocre. I was too much excited i guess and i waited for more.

    First of all, visuals and sound is great. I'm no diehard fan of the old series and i'm totally fine with the new concept: more about adventure instead of a hardcore slasher. Great, i love characters, plot and adventure.

    However, the level design (gameplay-wise!!!) is as bland, generic and uninspiring as it can be. Here's a spot with 10 monsters appearing out of nowhere so you could swing your axe, here's a spot with a puzzle because we're ADVENTURING, here's a dialogue spot so you could get more attached to your son, here's 10 monsters respawning out of thin air in case if you got bored, our dear player. Oh, here's another copypaste puzzle to throw your axe at something, we hope you're satisfied with how were spoonfeeding you our rich content. Right, and don't forget to collect all the glowing **** and check every corner because we have ancient sarcophagi lying here and there for you to collect more glowing ****.

    Combat is boring and uninspiring again. I've chosen the third difficulty (one level above default one) so i'm not sure how it's at the default settings, but i hate how you need to hit every single enemy (even the basic ones) at least 10-20 times to kill it. You deal miserable damage and have to keep clicking and clicking and clicking one or two buttons till that bastard is dead and you can move on to the next one until they stop freaking respawning. Guess it doesn't come as a suprise that you die in 3-4 blows. Bosses take a ton of clicking before they go down of course. Camera is pretty bad too. It can't properly autolock targets even when autolock is on, it can't show who's attacking you from behind with "autolock = on" until you rotate the camera manually, sometimes it fails to lock-switch to next target after you killed the current one. Jeez, i started God of War after i finished Vampyr (yeah, the one from Dontnod who previously made an adventure about school girls) and you know what? I find the combat system and the camera in Vampyr more satisfying compared to this game.

    How is this game getting 10 out of 10s all over the place? Have people gone made? This game is terribly overrated.
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  96. Jun 30, 2018
    6
    There's no denying this game is absolutely beautiful, but I do get a very "Breath of the Wild" overrated vibe here... I think we have gotten away from some of the key aspects that have always made the God of War franchise great.

    + visually stunning + the musical score is intense + some cool fights, especially Baldur + decent puzzles - Atreus. I understand we are have written a new
    There's no denying this game is absolutely beautiful, but I do get a very "Breath of the Wild" overrated vibe here... I think we have gotten away from some of the key aspects that have always made the God of War franchise great.

    + visually stunning
    + the musical score is intense
    + some cool fights, especially Baldur
    + decent puzzles

    - Atreus. I understand we are have written a new story for Kratos, but good **** lord almighty. This is God of War, maybe the most machismo franchise of all time. I just don't understand who thought putting a whiny, nagging prepubescent child to accompany Kratos was a good idea. I couldn't even enjoy the fight with Thor's nephews because Atreus' constant "Don't talk about my mommy!" AWFUL
    - Just like "Breath of the Wild" I don't understand the need to try to make this game into another Elder Scrolls. There's no need for stats and gear, just focus on making the fights creative.
    - This seemed to have the laziest enemies in any God of War entry. How many re-skinned trolls were there, like four, maybe five? Compared to God of War 1-3, the enemies and bosses in this game don't hold a candle.
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  97. Dec 31, 2018
    10
    Absolutely magnificent game. Great story, amazing graphics, wonderful gameplay.
  98. Jun 5, 2018
    8
    Gave this a 8/10 because of the amazing visuals and great combat mechanics! However the story wasn't as good as it should have been and looking back on it there's not many memorable moments. The boss fights are pretty poor when it comes to numbers and diversity and was really underwhelmed :(
  99. Dec 27, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. me sorprendió que no sea mal juego por cambiar el estilo de cámara y parecía que no iba a ser tan frenético como otros juegos de la saga por tener un arma distinta a las espadas del caos pero digo alegremente que el juego me encanto Expand
  100. Jan 20, 2019
    10
    visualy speak this is the best lookin game of all time and on top of that it is the best game of the generation
Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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