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  1. Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This game is perfection from start to finish. It revolutionizes filmic story telling in video games by actually allowing the player to have their own choice on how to go about this adventure. It's visually amazing and it's a cool thing to note that this game is done in a entire single shot. The gameplay absolutely nails it, a challenging yet very balanced experience with a well panned outThis game is perfection from start to finish. It revolutionizes filmic story telling in video games by actually allowing the player to have their own choice on how to go about this adventure. It's visually amazing and it's a cool thing to note that this game is done in a entire single shot. The gameplay absolutely nails it, a challenging yet very balanced experience with a well panned out progression system for Kratos and Artreus. Along with the weapon and gear upgrades being very recording and satisfying but not compulsory either. The game doesn't prioritize quests in the sense of a division between side quests and main quests as everything is treated with atmost importance and care put into each activity. From hunting down Valkyries to exploring the ruins of Midgard. What's also amazing about the combat is that it allows the player to get creative in their fight styles, make combos and learn and come up of more effective tactics to take down certain enemies. Level design is very well made in this game from a gameplay perspective, visual, and story perspective. How smooth everything seemlessly plays out is something more people would give this game credit for. Now story wise, it's absolutely brilliant, it features a new chapter in Kratos's life where he's a more mature man yet the sins of his past still haunt him till this day and are a reoccurring barrier between the relationship between him and his son Artreus as their on a quest to deliver the ashes of his deceased wife to the highest peak of the realms. The story is a very personal one that tackles very mature themes such as parenthood, closure and forgiveness. As well as the narrative being very strong in terms of how power can corrupt men, leading to catastrophes in the world and how certain vices spread, feeding into the cycle of violence. However there's no such thing as a perfect game, even tho this may be kinda it, the only con I can point out is Niflhiem, not the best location in the game, exists for a very grindy purpose and doesn't offer much, and is designed just for the sake to frustrate you, also I wanted more from Muspelheim, it's just a combat practice arena, the location deserves to be more than that. That's my overall review of this game, I cannot recommend it enough Expand
  2. Jan 17, 2022
    8
    이토록 완벽한 장르변화는 처음 봤다. 스토리의 변화는 완전 합격, 전투의 변화는 약간 아쉬움. 후속작에서 더 다채로워질 모습이 기대된다.
  3. Dec 22, 2019
    10
    This is the first God of War game I've played and to say the least I was very surprised. The game is just gorgeous with Its beautiful landscapes and stunning graphics. The combat system is also great, satisfying and overall polished. The story doesn't fall short either. And the characters each have their own charm.

    Overall a great game, 10/10 would recommend it, even if you haven't
    This is the first God of War game I've played and to say the least I was very surprised. The game is just gorgeous with Its beautiful landscapes and stunning graphics. The combat system is also great, satisfying and overall polished. The story doesn't fall short either. And the characters each have their own charm.

    Overall a great game, 10/10 would recommend it, even if you haven't played any of the God of war games before!
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  4. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    It is a masterpiece, great mechanics, epic and interesting story, and a huge and special reboot for Santa Monica studio. I've been playing this game more than one year and it is still my favorite game so far!!
  5. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    The great Sony exclusive. Without ever having been a big fan of the GoW saga I can say that this is one of the best games I have played in my entire life. As a small negative point I can only say that interesting bosses are needed, but the development of the plot, the main characters and the relationship of Kratos with Atreus are points that make it a great game
  6. Nov 12, 2022
    10
    spectacular. graphics, sound gameplay. everything is done to it's peak. it's a must play!
  7. Apr 16, 2020
    10
    I really liked the plot. RPG elements are so good and this little kid with a bow ,who helps you to fight bosses. You can see relationship between father and son . During this game you can see Kratos from the other side .
  8. Feb 28, 2020
    10
    Uma narrativa épica, uma evolução de uma franquia majestosa, em uma nova mitologia, e uma nova relação, muito bem desenvolvida com seu filho atreus, uma ambientação magnífica e um jogo inesquecível
  9. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Outstanding work, a perfect target for many studios to aim for.
    God of War is on the list of games to experience multiple times.
  10. May 17, 2020
    8
    really sold me as a whole, feel i genuinely underestimated it when it i first saw it. some of the bosses and their take downs (troll) are same-y, and the cinematics, while nothing new to a playstation exclusive, nor the series, obviously take a bite off the last of us as does the story, which does however benefit from being a giant nordic mythological tale and exemplifies what makes itreally sold me as a whole, feel i genuinely underestimated it when it i first saw it. some of the bosses and their take downs (troll) are same-y, and the cinematics, while nothing new to a playstation exclusive, nor the series, obviously take a bite off the last of us as does the story, which does however benefit from being a giant nordic mythological tale and exemplifies what makes it great. some weaker side quests as well, but the hub world, muspelheim trials and all the new game plus stuff really make it worth picking up, def one of the ps4 only titles worth having. Expand
  11. Feb 20, 2022
    0
    overrated bir oyun .Aynı cyberpunk gibi .Özellikle türkiyede çok kanser fan kitlesi var.Bu oyunu sevmedim deyince.Dövmeye gelecekler.Bu yüzden bu oyunun fanboylarından uzak durun kendi sağlınız için.
  12. Jun 12, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. The combat, the level design, the art style, everything is just perfect.
  13. Mar 10, 2020
    10
    Best god of war game ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  14. Sep 25, 2020
    9
    Good game. Great graphics and an unforgettable atmosphere. The most impressive, of course, is the fights with Balder.
    We were only upset by the fluorinated minibuses - trolls (they are all almost the same, only of different colors).
  15. Jan 12, 2021
    6
    → Mi-Dieu / Mi-papa
    Cette fois Kratos n'est plus le bourrin que l'on avait connu. Les combats se montrent plus techniques que c'est prédécesseur, mais pour autant la recette ne prend pas pour moi au niveau du gameplay, y compris pour son level-design certes magnifique, mais il faudra régulièrement revenir sur ces pas lors de l'aventure, et ça ce n'est pas génial... Par contre, il est vrai
    → Mi-Dieu / Mi-papa
    Cette fois Kratos n'est plus le bourrin que l'on avait connu. Les combats se montrent plus techniques que c'est prédécesseur, mais pour autant la recette ne prend pas pour moi au niveau du gameplay, y compris pour son level-design certes magnifique, mais il faudra régulièrement revenir sur ces pas lors de l'aventure, et ça ce n'est pas génial... Par contre, il est vrai que l'histoire avec son fils Atreus est vraiment superbe. God of War me partage donc entre sa direction artistique aux **** oignons et son gameplay qui me laisse extrêmement perplexe…

    Sortie en avril 2018 / Développé par Sony.
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  16. Jan 16, 2020
    8
    I loved this game. but I can't say it is truly incredible, it really didn't hook me. I finished It out of neceesity not because I literally couldn't wait to get home and play again.
  17. Jan 16, 2020
    10
    La siguiente reseña fue publicada orignalmente en 3Djuegos:

    Épico. Tal cual. Los rumores son verdad: el juego es perfecto. No hay reseña qué escribir... pero lo haré de igual forma. JUGABILIDAD: Muy buena y muy adictiva. En primer momento no me gustó tanto el sistema de combate, pero crece en ti y se vuelve adictivo, terminas muy enganchado. El sistema de armas/armaduras/talismanes
    La siguiente reseña fue publicada orignalmente en 3Djuegos:

    Épico. Tal cual.
    Los rumores son verdad: el juego es perfecto. No hay reseña qué escribir... pero lo haré de igual forma.

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Muy buena y muy adictiva. En primer momento no me gustó tanto el sistema de combate, pero crece en ti y se vuelve adictivo, terminas muy enganchado. El sistema de armas/armaduras/talismanes y demás se siente bastante actual y le da un buen tinte el decidir qué potenciar. Además no es solo que cada pieza tenga su nivel: las piezas de las piezas tienen sus niveles para desarrollar, y eso le da una complejidad muy buena al personaje.

    Debo decir que comúnmente no me gustan los NPC que me acompañan en las aventuras, ya que los considero más un lastre que otra cosa, pero Atreus es mi excepción. Debe ser uno de mis NPC favoritos en mucho tiempo y su desarrollo y progresión es uno de los mejores que he experimentado.

    La historia, las cinemáticas, la narrativa, las misiones extra y los enemigos. Todo vale cada segundo.

    En particular las cinemáticas y la narrativa son destacables, es impresionante que un videojuego tenga mejor fotografía que los nominados el Oscar de éste año. No, no exagero.

    GRÁFICOS:
    El estilo gráfico y el nivel visual del juego son superiores. Son inigualables. Santa Monica quiso demostrar que la espera había valido la pena, así como anticiparnos que la espera para el próximo lo valdrá también.

    SONIDO:
    Épico. Todo el soundtrack es... bueno, ya lo dije.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    Probablemente el apartado más débil del juego y pese a eso no le hizo mella a la experiencia. Que Kratos no tenga un nivel propiamente dicho como lo conocemos, y que éste dependa no de la XP ganada sino de las combinaciones de equipo que puede usar ha hecho del gameplay algo mucho más balanceado que lo que podemos encontrar en otros juegos de acción.
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  18. Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Epic mythological journey
    beautiful graphics
    New gameplay

    This game is very fun
  19. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is up there with the greatest games of all time good graphics one of the best stories I was a little disappointed they didn't do any DLC if you haven't played it I highly recommend you go get it
  20. Dec 12, 2019
    10
    Говорить нечего- игра великолепна. Вот что бывает, когда игру делают не на отъебись и в попыхах, чтобы успеть к финансовому кварталу, а в целях создать что-то особенное.
  21. Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Such a good game you can see when atreus is in danger kratos voice changes and it seems that his worried and he doesn't wnat to express that, the soundtrack is gorgeous tge graphics are amazing
  22. Nov 19, 2022
    9
    Really good game, a worthy successor to the older God of War games. Kratos is older now, but still struggles with his past - this attempt at making him more likable and vulnerable was very well executed.

    My only problem would be the lack of epic boss fights, since we only get one main boss, who is a humanoid, and one mid-sized dragon boss.
  23. Nov 17, 2022
    10
    An absolutely incredible game and a must play for anyone who has a PS4/PS5. The story, graphics and combat are all truly top notch. I haven’t played the previous God of War games but I really liked this version of Kratos and the story of him trying to redeem himself while trying to raise his son to be better than him. I love the games take on Norse mythology, the places, creatures andAn absolutely incredible game and a must play for anyone who has a PS4/PS5. The story, graphics and combat are all truly top notch. I haven’t played the previous God of War games but I really liked this version of Kratos and the story of him trying to redeem himself while trying to raise his son to be better than him. I love the games take on Norse mythology, the places, creatures and characters were great and I can’t wait to carry on the story in Ragnarok when I have a PS5. Expand
  24. Nov 30, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hands down game of the generation.
    Words are not enough to describe how good this game is. Combat is so damn good from combos to upgrade of weapons. The blades of chaos are soooo freaking good... Felt very emotional when I got them. A must play.
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  25. Nov 23, 2021
    10
    I didnt like God of War in the past. I played the first one and the third one, I had some fun but that was it. I didnt liked the game that mucho.
    But this one is just great, its kind of a Metroidvania mixed with a good adventure game. I liked all her,e graphics were better on PS4 than must of Xbox One X games I was playing at the time.
    But this game has one flaw, its so good that makes
    I didnt like God of War in the past. I played the first one and the third one, I had some fun but that was it. I didnt liked the game that mucho.
    But this one is just great, its kind of a Metroidvania mixed with a good adventure game. I liked all her,e graphics were better on PS4 than must of Xbox One X games I was playing at the time.
    But this game has one flaw, its so good that makes all other games less enyojable. The game I picked up afte this one couldnt live against the hype of God of War. Its just the best reason to have a PS4.
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  26. Tmz
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    Uau, God Of War é um jogo super corajoso, avança em jogabilidade e em historia e em qualquer aspecto possível, abrindo espaço para uma jornada ainda mais emocionante e atmosférica para Kratos
  27. Dec 4, 2019
    10
    This game has defined a generation by all means. I mean the graphics, the story telling, the gameplay the unique environments. It's absolutely a fascinating experience that sets one of the greatest examples of how video games should be. It's the glory of the PS2 in its final days.
  28. Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Simply perfection. This game keeps its ties with previous titles and yet does so much more and makes preexisting machnics even deeper. The story and characters are amazing in every way. Everything there is to say has been said about this masterpiece, if have not yet graced yourself with this title do so immediately.
  29. Dec 5, 2019
    10
    God of War is the greatest game of its generation. Stunning visuals, acting/motion capture, combat, well written story and characters, combat, and the perfectly executed no cut camera all come together to create something that honestly should be experienced by all.
  30. Feb 22, 2021
    10
    great gameplay great experience very special story great reboot god of war great game
  31. Jul 5, 2020
    9
    GOW 2018 chegou para renovar a experiência de quem é fã e para uma nova geração de gamers obtendo um ótimo resultado para o sucesso da série God of War.
  32. May 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing story, really (it is well told and has amazing cinematography). The characters are great and you believe their interactions (except for a small section where Atreus gets cocky and it feels a bit rushed). The music fits perfectly and the world is colorful and feels alive. The only problems I could find with this game are basically nitpicks: there should be a jump button, the exploration could be a bit better and the RPG elements don't blend perfectly with the rest of the game...but they are clearly overshadowed by everything else in the game (this game has two of the best moments in video game history: the first Baldur fight (best character) and the blades of chaos scene...there are other perfect moments like meeting the world serpent and fighting Magni and Modi). Ah, and the voice acting is perfect. Expand
  33. Dec 7, 2019
    10
    This game is Awesome! In my opinion, Is the best God of War the Quality is Very High
  34. Jul 3, 2022
    9
    This game was just a joy to play from start to end. Great combat, good story, great Norse mythology lore, nice music, amazing graphics. I never played gow until now, and now I see what all the rave was about. Only hoped the story was a bit longer and spanned into more realms, and the sickest fights, which were the Valkyrie fights, were all just endgame. Also hoped to meet more charactersThis game was just a joy to play from start to end. Great combat, good story, great Norse mythology lore, nice music, amazing graphics. I never played gow until now, and now I see what all the rave was about. Only hoped the story was a bit longer and spanned into more realms, and the sickest fights, which were the Valkyrie fights, were all just endgame. Also hoped to meet more characters like Thor and Odin, but maybe it will be in the next one hopefully. Would loved to have seen a village or something of the sorts, otherwise Midgard seems like an empty realm where mortals do not even exist. Cannot complain though, overall, the story stayed true to a simple meaningful ending. Cannot wait to see what they do with the next one. Expand
  35. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The combat system is fluid and varied, with plenty of options and special attacks for spectacle. Although lacking the constant deluge of quality bosses from prior games, the main bosses are still fantastic, especially the first God. In addition to this incredibly solid foundation, plenty of side quests are available of which most are high quality and entertaining. To top this off, you have this overarching theme of being unable to escape a past that torments you and you see Kratos and the boy maturing and progressing throughout the game, making the conclusion all the more satisfying. The sequence where Kratos regains the blades of chaos is possibly one of the best cutscenes in a game, and requires very little dialogue to achieve this, due to fantastic directions. Sigrun's boss fight is one of the best and most challenging boss fights in a gmae, all without being annoying or frustrating as it is very well designed. Overall it is a must buy for any on a ps4. Expand
  36. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    The closest to perfection we've ever got in gaming, seriously this game is truly a masterpiece . My favorite game ever.
  37. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Nordic Kratos with a f*cking axe, RPG mechanics, awesome story and all the Nordic mythology world.
    How can this go wrong?
  38. Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Para mí un juego de 9.8, los únicos "fallos" para mi gusto son los movimientos de ejecución que se repiten bastante, y los bosses que no son tantos como nos gustarían, y quizás un poco desaprovechados, como por ejemplo el dragón (visualmente espectacular, mecánica de combate un poco pobre), por lo demás es el mejor juego al que he jugado en mi vida, es increíble la historia y la relaciónPara mí un juego de 9.8, los únicos "fallos" para mi gusto son los movimientos de ejecución que se repiten bastante, y los bosses que no son tantos como nos gustarían, y quizás un poco desaprovechados, como por ejemplo el dragón (visualmente espectacular, mecánica de combate un poco pobre), por lo demás es el mejor juego al que he jugado en mi vida, es increíble la historia y la relación entre Kratos y Atreus, de verdad, narrativamente una obra maestra. Expand
  39. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Few days ago completed this game. Man I thought I won't like it... Turns out it's now one of my favorite games of all time!
  40. Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Everything about this game is amazing. Other gaming companies please take notes. No loot boxes no extra crap for you to spend your money on. Just a straight up solid visceral in your face type of game that will keep you coming back just because how beautiful this game really is. Phenomenal game truly a master piece.
  41. Nov 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As The Long Running Franchise, Not Everything Was Left Behind & Kratos Didn't Loose His Core Identity. Expand
  42. Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Casi logre el platino, espero con ansias su secuela. Espero que la historia y su jugavilidad siga la estela
  43. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Me encanto esta nueva historia!!! Gráficas excelentes y verlo ya viejo pero aún dando batalla fue la mejor !
  44. May 15, 2023
    8
    A tremendous game. Graphically incredible and the story is excellent. The combat is engaging and feels great. However, in the end, it suffers from being repetitive, as there isn't much customization and there are very few weapons available.
  45. Jan 20, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a modern good looking action game with a very good Story. Kratos and his Son will go on a beatiful Journey together to find Peace for their beloved Mother and Wife, On the way there they will learn a lot about the world, the culture and about themselves.

    Story

    Very well written, it lost me for a few moments, cause I didnt connect to the Son when he got to know that he is a god, but besides that it was brutally good. Very well voice acted and Kratos is just a very good Character.

    Atmosphere/Graphics

    It looks stunning, some rare drops in performance and some weird looking HDR, but all in all a beatiful Game. For me the Nordic Mythology is very interesting and it was a little bit sad that they didnt got deeper into the Lore. The worlds could have been more meaningful and also bigger. Two of them are just for an Activity in the Game (Arena).

    The creatures and gods/godesses are very nice chosen and looking phenomenal. But I wanted more of it, like I said I love the Mythology and I know its more about the Path of both characters, but for me a little bit more around it would be better, especially in the lots of minibosses (they are all the same only in different colours).

    Gameplay

    The Fighting and abilities are so good. It was so much Fun to fight and combo the many possibilites that you have, also Atreus is very helpful. I hate the Leveling system, it wasnt fun at all and the metroidvania aspect didnt catched me.

    So Gameplay was for me the most difference in Qualitiy.

    Summary

    So you have to play this Game its really stunning but it comes with some flaws, which they can easily get rid of in a second part. 8/10
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  46. Dec 17, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, great story, great experience. The gameplay and combat mechanics are second to none. So much fun every step of the way and very carefully thought out and planned. Everything works perfectly with each other and the characters are very compelling.
  47. Dec 19, 2019
    10
    Amazing graphics, amazing story, amazing combat, absolutely love this game highly recommend. Btw you have to play gow 1 2 and 3 first
  48. Feb 1, 2023
    9
    Buen juego de la saga god of war.Se atrevió a cambiar las bases y generos de los 3 primeros,pero sigue manteniendo una historia atrapante y bien contada con buenas mecánicas de juego.Puntos menos por la poca varieda de jefes,en su mayoría troles
  49. Dec 20, 2019
    10
    Lo mejor que podemos pasar son que no te olvides del El texto que copies aparecerá en el video de abajo que le mando en un rato te lo envío a la derecha del lugar y lo otro es de una página donde se puede leer la información del autor del foro sobre los hechos y las conclusiones del evento en que la gente no ha visto un video en el foro y se En un foro sobre los problemas que 97 losLo mejor que podemos pasar son que no te olvides del El texto que copies aparecerá en el video de abajo que le mando en un rato te lo envío a la derecha del lugar y lo otro es de una página donde se puede leer la información del autor del foro sobre los hechos y las conclusiones del evento en que la gente no ha visto un video en el foro y se En un foro sobre los problemas que 97 los problemas que tienen la vida en la Argentina que es un buen lugar donde la vida no puede estar más que una vez más automáticamente aquí Expand
  50. Dec 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pra quem jogou todos os outros sabemos q este é o melhor deles, Cory Barlog se arriscou reformulando totalmente a franquia, e fez isso com perfeição Expand
  51. Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Tide for best game of the series with GOW2. A true masterpiece that revives the franchise and innovates in all aspects of the game. New setting, new gameplay, new graphics, new music, new voice actors but the genius is that it still feels like GOW, everything has changed but it still feels familiar. Best game of 2019.
  52. Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Gemplay in the hradest mode is so freaking good. The plot is emotional and the world is marvelous.
  53. Dec 22, 2019
    7
    A breath for the series, a good game. But unfortunately it didn't catch me like I wanted. The mechanics are good but nauseating. And the boy is boring, maybe like a child is. But still a good game, maybe just not for me.
  54. Jun 9, 2020
    9
    Одна из лучших игр десятилетия, которую можно поставить на один уровень с Ведьмак 3. Размеренный геймплей, несложные головоломки, которые разбавляют бои и преодоление препятствий. Прекрасный сюжет, показывающий Кратоса в совершенно новом свете. Сайд квестов немного, но все они переплетаются тем или иным образом с основным сюжетом. Т.к. в игре есть много перемещений, то на той же лодкеОдна из лучших игр десятилетия, которую можно поставить на один уровень с Ведьмак 3. Размеренный геймплей, несложные головоломки, которые разбавляют бои и преодоление препятствий. Прекрасный сюжет, показывающий Кратоса в совершенно новом свете. Сайд квестов немного, но все они переплетаются тем или иным образом с основным сюжетом. Т.к. в игре есть много перемещений, то на той же лодке спутник постоянно рассказывает каки-то истории, из-за чего перемещения не утомляют.

    Из минусов хотелось бы отметить следующее:
    1. Не самое удачное решение с уровнем монстров. Если проходить игру на высокой или предельной сложности, то враг старше тебя на 2 уровня становится непреодолимым препятствием, как бы ты не старался, т.к. урон по противнику существенно занижен, а практически все его атаки ваншотят. Это приводит к бессмысленному бектрекингу, если вы захотите исследовать игру полностью, а вы захотите это сделать. :)
    2. Скриптовое преодоление препятствий. В игре нет возможности прыгать самостоятельно, чтобы перепрыгнуть препятствие или залезть куда-то, нужно подойти в строго определенную точку и нажать кнопку, после этого Кратос совершит требуемое действие.
    3. Головоломки. Этот минус можно скорее отнести к плюсу, т.к. головоломок всего 3-4 вида, но реализованы они таким образом, что до самого конца игрок не устанет их решать. 4. Боссы. Бои с боссами эпичны, но сам процесс боя очень скриптованный и местами скучный. Внесюжетные боссы представляют из себя несколько вариаций одного босса.

    В итоге. Жду хотя бы какие-то новости о дате выхода второй части, т.к. хочу увидеть продолжение и вновь вернуться на поля девяти миров.
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  55. Jun 24, 2021
    10
    when waiting to moor just to let finish listening to the storytelling......
  56. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is right now my favorite game ever. Deserves all praise and rewards.

    This Singleplayer revultionized gaming an showed companies single players games are not dying.

    Great invested intresting lore and never boring story, Great combat which never bores me and always keeps me in the game and always fun, despite replaying it now like 4 times.

    This game is bigger than 10/10
  57. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    The soundtrack : perfectly executed and emotional especially the memories of mother soundtrack that showcases how angelic the mothers are .
    The story : memorable and perfectly written , it had many emotional moments , felt like an outstanding experience .
    The performance :both voice acting and acting in general showcases how talented kratos and altreus and ESPECIALLY baldur . The gameplay
    The soundtrack : perfectly executed and emotional especially the memories of mother soundtrack that showcases how angelic the mothers are .
    The story : memorable and perfectly written , it had many emotional moments , felt like an outstanding experience .
    The performance :both voice acting and acting in general showcases how talented kratos and altreus and ESPECIALLY baldur .
    The gameplay : was complex and had great in depth and combat was diverse and immersive and responsive and realistic it was also challenging when playing on highest difficulty It was a perfect game
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  58. Dec 26, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece, great gameplay, amazing soundtrack, majestic locations, exquisite character development and the story is the best any game has had since The Last of Us. The only issue i have is the variety of enemies and the repetitive trolls and golems, but the story is so perfect that it deserves a 10.
  59. Jan 10, 2020
    9
    An amazing example of what good game development can achieve on the PS4... it’s an amazing game, with the beat start to any game I’ve played.graphically brilliant, fantastic mo-cap and vo-cap - and great story beats. The combat is more slow paced than the original GoW series and for those wanting to customise their gameplay then there’s plenty here. Many praise the ‘one-cut’ approach, butAn amazing example of what good game development can achieve on the PS4... it’s an amazing game, with the beat start to any game I’ve played.graphically brilliant, fantastic mo-cap and vo-cap - and great story beats. The combat is more slow paced than the original GoW series and for those wanting to customise their gameplay then there’s plenty here. Many praise the ‘one-cut’ approach, but what I loved most was the snappy reload times (RDR2 this is how it should be). Some down sides however: while the addition of Atreus generally works, it is often annoying to have to constantly spam square to get him to fire... he should have greater autonomy to fight. Also he is basically invulnerable to attacks, so I wonder why you need to armour him. For me the RPG elements were superfluous... an embellishment that I know expands the interest base, but perhaps isn’t that well suited. Also the wide/open linear style is nice, but the map is almost useless.final criticism was the bosses seemed a little underwhelming compared to say GoW3... and the end was a little rushed and anti-climactic. However despite its few issues this I definitely a MUST OWN game, and was worthy a GOTY title. Edit - after finishing the game, I’ve been having much more fun going for achievements... lots of fun after finishing the main story Expand
  60. Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Best game i have ever played. Great story, great combat, great characters e great graphics
  61. Dec 29, 2019
    10
    This is by far the best ps4 game ever created. The action is so satisfying and thrilling! I have never been so pumped by a game since The Last of Us
  62. Dec 29, 2019
    10
    Дуже чудова гра. Відмінні бої та чудовий сюжет. В цій грі майже нема мінусів. Рекомендую, не побоюсь цього слова, цей шедевр всім гравцям!
  63. Dec 29, 2019
    10
    The best game in anytime and anywere . It's should be #1 best ps4 game of 2018
  64. Dec 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es tan bueno que he llegado a pasármelo más de 13 veces y aún así no me aburre. El sistema de juego es excelente y fácil de adaptarse Expand
  65. Dec 29, 2019
    10
    It's a really good game including the story it's the finest story I've played in a while
  66. May 25, 2021
    8
    не разделяю всеобщего восторга мирового масштаба, игра отличная, интересная, но местами однообразно
  67. Feb 22, 2021
    10
    God of War é um dos melhores jogos já feitos! Eles reinventaram a franquia de uma maneira incrível e respeitosa, trazendo a essência de seus antecessores, com uma nova pegada bem mais RPG e narrativa que funciona muito bem. O mundo aberto apesar de não ser gigantesco, é muito divertido de explorar, a jogabilidade é absurdamente viciante de se jogar, a história te prende desde o começo -God of War é um dos melhores jogos já feitos! Eles reinventaram a franquia de uma maneira incrível e respeitosa, trazendo a essência de seus antecessores, com uma nova pegada bem mais RPG e narrativa que funciona muito bem. O mundo aberto apesar de não ser gigantesco, é muito divertido de explorar, a jogabilidade é absurdamente viciante de se jogar, a história te prende desde o começo - inclusive é um excelente ponto de partida para novas continuações -, os diálogos são muito bem escritos, contando detalhes do universo que a campanha não contou e os gráficos e trilhas sonoras estão impecáveis. Minha única reclamação são as variedades de inimigos e bosses; comparado aos jogos anteriores, é um pouco aquém do esperado. No entanto, continua sendo uma obrigação para qualquer gamer jogar essa obra prima. Que venha o Ragnarok. Expand
  68. Dec 31, 2019
    6
    I am embarrassed for Sony for the crap controller they designed. During fights, you can't hit the square symbol 10 times without hitting the OPTIONS button. What a POOR design! It really wrecks fighting. Then you fight the Queen Valkyrie. She gets a dozen weapons, she flies, she moves like lightning. You get a lethargic Kratos who acts like he is walking in molasses. Moves like aI am embarrassed for Sony for the crap controller they designed. During fights, you can't hit the square symbol 10 times without hitting the OPTIONS button. What a POOR design! It really wrecks fighting. Then you fight the Queen Valkyrie. She gets a dozen weapons, she flies, she moves like lightning. You get a lethargic Kratos who acts like he is walking in molasses. Moves like a snail.
    During 99% of the game, he's invincible during Spartan Rage, but not while fighting the Queen. During 99% of the game, Runic attacks paralyze the enemy, but not when fighting the Queen. So, now you have to relearn enemies, relearn Kratos, relearn Spartan Rage, relearn Runic attacks, and use a crap controller with OPTIONS button poorly placed. Really Sony, did you EVER try the controller and NOT realize the OPTIONS button was impossible to avoid thousands of time during the course of the game? Wow, that's some Product Development Team you have there. Then there are the "DIFFICULTY" settings that are a joke. EASY is not easy. I'm not a PRO gamer. In fact, I'm 71 and searched for games that were EASY and found God of War listed. Making 400, 500, or more attempts to beat the Queen of Valkyries, uh....is NOT easy. Duh! I paid $65 for a game I can't finish. I think the game designer of GOW is an a-hole for not making "easy" ...well...uh....for sake of a better term, "EASY." A lot of us don't WANT to spend days beating an enemy, or solving a puzzle, or finding a way to hit 3 bells in 7 seconds. Especially with a crap controller that has the aiming arrows drifting all over the place. And game makers who make WHITE aiming arrows I have to use to aim at a WHITE sky. There is A LOT to like about GOW. Scenery, clever enemies, good puzzles, and much more. But when all the rules change to fight the Valkyrie Queen just to make the fight unfair so it will drag out for days, when you can't see aiming arrows because there's no color contrast, when the OPTION button on the controller is hit a hundred times a session while I try to hit the SQUARE, then as a game for the enjoyment of the average user, not PRO GAMERS, where many people who plopped down $65 to buy it but can't even FINISH it, I can't give GOW but a "6" on the 10-Scale. The worst ending for a game, is when the average person can't finish the game without making a career out of it. That's not fun. That's NOT why I like playing video games.
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  69. Jun 16, 2020
    9
    Capolavoro realizzato bene,degnissimo successore degli altri capitoli che narrano la storia della vita dello spartano più conosciuto al mondo.Pieno di colpi di scena,ironico, bel gameplay, emozionante e si può fruire anche senza aver giocato gli altri 3.
  70. Jan 1, 2020
    10
    The atmosphere is just great like the music and all the Monsters.The fighting-system is also very diversified and make always fun to play. And that all together witch the awesome story and all the knowledge of the Northern Mythology is very interesting and exciting.
  71. Jan 1, 2020
    10
    The gameplay is amazing, the graphics are breathtaking, the storyline, voice actors really deep into their role. All the components of this game is just 10/10. GOTY for me.
  72. Feb 10, 2020
    10
    Greatest game series of all time! This title was the perfect pivot into a new direction, while keeping many of the elements that made God of War such a hit originally!
  73. Jan 1, 2020
    10
    best game ever I have done every thing in this game is awesome story was epic
  74. Oct 18, 2020
    10
    An incredible game, the greatness of which I realized only in 2020. Two years ago, I was a fairly inexperienced gamer. But now I realize that this is one of the best games in recent years. I will pay special attention to the study of the open world. In this game, I looked into every corner with great interest in search of something interesting. You rarely get this kind of experience latelyAn incredible game, the greatness of which I realized only in 2020. Two years ago, I was a fairly inexperienced gamer. But now I realize that this is one of the best games in recent years. I will pay special attention to the study of the open world. In this game, I looked into every corner with great interest in search of something interesting. You rarely get this kind of experience lately (hi , assassin's Creed and the like). The gameplay and storyline are added to this. The result is a great adventure, watching which you start to lose track of time. Waiting For Ragnarok. Santa Monica , you are incredible. Expand
  75. Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing game from start to finish. I have followed the god of war franchise for so many years and this has blown my mind with this reboot. The story writing, the cinematics, and the emotional parts between kratos and atreus, we're amazing. Congratulations to Cory Barlog and the rest of the team at Santa Monica for this masterpiece
  76. Jan 9, 2020
    9
    As a xbox consumer I got a ps4 by coincidence but when this game came out I bought it on day 1!! what a good game, the graphics, the gameplay, level design, enemy design! everything was great! excellent job.
  77. Nov 22, 2020
    8
    God of War is back
    The graphics are great, gameplay is fun, story is great andthe switchs works well.
  78. Jan 3, 2020
    10
    Gran anotación por parte de Santa Monica al hacer un juego tan diferente a lo que estamos acostumbrados, excelentes diálogos y personajes.
  79. Feb 12, 2020
    8
    The gameplay is great , and it has a sollid story with great carachters , in my opinion is the best god of war game
  80. Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Nothing needs to be said really. From start to finish this has just been mind blowing.
  81. Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Ну прошел я God of war на пред максимальном уровне сложности, 10 Локки из 10, очень приятный сеттинг, идеальная боёвка которая запоминается простыми но красивыми комбо, Атрей это лучший компаньон которого я видел. Очень просторные локации.Ну прошел я God of war на пред максимальном уровне сложности, 10 Локки из 10, очень приятный сеттинг, идеальная боёвка которая запоминается простыми но красивыми комбо, Атрей это лучший компаньон которого я видел. Очень просторные локации.
  82. Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Best god of war game i really like this game Very cool great nice game of the year
  83. Jan 9, 2020
    10
    THE PS4 EXCLUSIVE
    To say that this game is good would be a gross understatement. God Of War manages to not only reboot a legendary PlayStation franchise but also set a benchmark for all single player games with its satisfying and brutal combat along with an remarkable narrative supported by a great cast of characters and a beautiful world and lore
  84. Jan 9, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved it man the way mythology is handled and the story between kratos and Atreus is great absolutely loved my time with it easily logged over 100 hours in my first playthrough then more in new game plus and my platinum run
  85. Mar 8, 2020
    10
    One of the best video games ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  86. Jan 12, 2020
    10
    best game of my life. thinking mans action game . an other golden trophy in history of god of war franchise. game play is just awesome . graphics are incredible . highly advisory. cant wait for the next one
  87. Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Sem dúvidas um dos melhores jogos já produzidos, um excelente trabalho que fizeram e fez eu jogar por semanas, repeti a jogatina umas quatro vezes, fazendo tudo do jogo e aumentando a dificuldade, eu tenho um carinho eterno por essa franquia e esse ''God of War (2018)'' só deixará marcado como o melhor dela para sempre.
  88. Jan 13, 2020
    10
    Great **** game i was the happiest man in the world when i got the game and just wow for me the game is perfect.
    Amazing **** game
  89. Jan 14, 2020
    10
    Uma obra prima!!
    Gráficos lindos
    Ótima jogabilidade
    Monstruosamente Perfeito !!!!
  90. Aug 15, 2021
    9
    Extremely polished in (almost) every regard, great story, actors and graphics. Runs great on PS5. The cons: The fast travel could be better and menu management takes a lot of time. Also, the violence gets too silly towards the end (but I guess that's to be expected from this franchise).
  91. Jan 15, 2020
    10
    Me encantó, ame todo del juego es una hobra de arte.
    Felicidades a Santa Monica estudio por este juegazo
  92. Sep 23, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of the generation with great and satisfying combat, excellent story and characters. Midgard is perfectly designed and rewarding to explore.
  93. Jan 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion this is the best video-game of all time. The graphics are phenomenal. The gameplay is amazing. The story is so good, if you are a long time fan you might cry playing this game as it is clear Kratos has ptsd from his past. Expand
  94. Mar 9, 2020
    10
    Brilliant game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Must play for any god of war fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  95. Mar 19, 2022
    8
    Addicting combat and a decent story; I reccomend this game to anyone who like third person action/adventure games.
  96. Feb 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games of my life... definely will be in my top 10 games of all time. Expand
  97. Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Epic in all the ways you can imagine, not only powerful but also an amazing piece of art Expand
  98. Jan 21, 2020
    8
    Definitely one of the best games in 2018. Graphics is really insane and the game is well optimized that it works in PS4 comparing how this game looks!
    1. Combat system is a bit repetitive after a while, but the overall feeling of it is great. You have various skills and combos, but unfortunately they are not balanced at all. Most of them are useless for tough fights.
    2. Story is a great
    Definitely one of the best games in 2018. Graphics is really insane and the game is well optimized that it works in PS4 comparing how this game looks!
    1. Combat system is a bit repetitive after a while, but the overall feeling of it is great. You have various skills and combos, but unfortunately they are not balanced at all. Most of them are useless for tough fights.
    2. Story is a great point of the game. It's about developing the relations between Kratos and Atreus. Something I can compare to Joel and Ellie from The Last of Us. Their experiences help them to become closer to each other and it feel really satisfying, not fake or exaggerated.
    3. Characters. I have a problem with them. Except Kratos and Atreus, I did not feel any of them. They had their own reasons for their behaviour and motivation, but there were only few characters through the whole game, so I feel that they could've been better developed and shown.
    Overall I think this game deserves 8.5/10.
    From the end it seems, that there is a possible sequel coming, so I am looking forward to see, that developers improved.
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  99. Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Дуже гарна гра.... Отримав дуже багато задоволень, дякую за пригоди в скандинавську міфологію. В цій грі гарно зроблено все!!!
  100. Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This game looks and plays great on the ps5 for a ps4 game! The story is very good, the fighting mechanics are very good and the side missions are also very good. Imo the collectibles were too much.
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.