God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

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  1. IonutzFulger
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing! A reinvented Gow of war which lives up to the legacy! One of the best ps4 exclusives! Don't miss it!
  2. GameytRiser
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    No words to describe this masterpiece
    Well done santa monica studios
    And to all the people that worked and made this possible Thank you from the bottom of my heart One of my fav game highly recommended to anyone :)
  3. Faustfrank13
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    Sono passati circa 10 mesi prima che terminassi God of War... Inizialmente il gioco non era riuscito ad entrarmi nel cuore perchè lento a carburare, ma nel momento in cui sono arrivato a circa metà gioco mi sono dovuto ricredere! God of War è una perla rara, il punto più alto raggiunto su Ps4, una storia sul legame padre-figlio che riesce a tener testa al sempreverde The Last Of Us. God ofSono passati circa 10 mesi prima che terminassi God of War... Inizialmente il gioco non era riuscito ad entrarmi nel cuore perchè lento a carburare, ma nel momento in cui sono arrivato a circa metà gioco mi sono dovuto ricredere! God of War è una perla rara, il punto più alto raggiunto su Ps4, una storia sul legame padre-figlio che riesce a tener testa al sempreverde The Last Of Us. God of War è un gioco impeccabile nel gameplay, nel comparto tecnico, nelle musiche, nelle atmosfere a cui è capace di dar vita grazie ad ambientazioni parecchio ispirate. Il punto forte del gioco è sicuramente la narrativa, capace di far emergere al meglio i personaggi in quello che è un riuscitissimo unico piano sequenza. Questa generazione pochi sono stati all'altezza di Santa Monica Studio, è davvero difficile raggiungere un colosso del genere… Expand
  4. Huelinton
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    Jogo top demais, um dos meus favoritos!
    O jogo tem gráficos lindos , jogabilidade sensacional, você vai evoluindo seu personagem, muitas skins legais , um mundo rico ,só faltou um pouco mais de inimigos diferenciados ,mais vale a pena demais !
    Vale muito explorar tudo que o jogo te oferece ,uma história de pai e filho em outro lugar, top dos tops, joguem ! Garotooooooo
  5. Vini09
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing Story, gameplay and visuals make this a experience, that can be enjoyed by fans of the original trilogy, and by newcomers as well.
  6. SewAwOw
    Sep 27, 2020
    8
    Красивый визуал и музыка, эпичность, захватывающий сюжет, но не слишком зрелищная и динамичная боевка аля дарк соулс, в сравнении с прошлыми частями; куча интересных мини-историй и легенд, но скучные и нудные испытания и условно открытый мир, который можно было сделать гораздо компактней. Лично для меня Год оф вар это линейная адвенчюра-слешер, в котором совсем не хочется лазить по разнымКрасивый визуал и музыка, эпичность, захватывающий сюжет, но не слишком зрелищная и динамичная боевка аля дарк соулс, в сравнении с прошлыми частями; куча интересных мини-историй и легенд, но скучные и нудные испытания и условно открытый мир, который можно было сделать гораздо компактней. Лично для меня Год оф вар это линейная адвенчюра-слешер, в котором совсем не хочется лазить по разным мирам ради гринда. Жду вторую часть, но именно ради сюжета, а не гецмплея (врядли его станут сильно менять).… Expand
  7. Jonnyblaze1988
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I liked this game I just dont know if I can really get into it again idk y really I was really a great game n I loved the weapons the axe was a sweet addition. But in my opinion I feel like it still is much better then let's say the last of us 2 at least they didn't destroy the story here n they actually just added to it and maybe someday make a god of war about his son grown up or if theyI liked this game I just dont know if I can really get into it again idk y really I was really a great game n I loved the weapons the axe was a sweet addition. But in my opinion I feel like it still is much better then let's say the last of us 2 at least they didn't destroy the story here n they actually just added to it and maybe someday make a god of war about his son grown up or if they made a new version of kratos young again I would really like that . But 9/10… Expand
  8. Derrick89
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Greatest game I’ve ever played. It’s got the best graphics in my opinion and it’s got the best storyline I’ve ever played.
  9. Andrei20
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I really had a great time with this one, the game is pretty much perfect from story to graphics to rpg elements to side content to everything. Easily one of the best games I ve ever played
  10. Marko24778
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    I am going to get this out of the way first, I didn't enjoy the game. Now with that out of the way I can give my reason for the high score. There is nothing wrong with the game itself. The world is beautiful, the graphics are outstanding and the general feel of the game is definitely what they were aiming for. The game is a challenge and certainly has a lot to offer in terms of combat andI am going to get this out of the way first, I didn't enjoy the game. Now with that out of the way I can give my reason for the high score. There is nothing wrong with the game itself. The world is beautiful, the graphics are outstanding and the general feel of the game is definitely what they were aiming for. The game is a challenge and certainly has a lot to offer in terms of combat and gameplay but the world around it feels way too linear for my liking, that ultimately is why I failed to enjoy the game. However, just because I didn't enjoy the game it doesn't mean that I can't appreciate the amount of work and love that went into this game. Seeing all of the positive reviews it makes me hopeful for the future of all PlayStation exclusive games. I really can see the appeal of the game but it just wasn't for me.… Expand
  11. ErsinEkiz
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    Changing the gow's style was a bold move,but they succeeded. Gameplay is awsome, story is very good,If there were slightly different bosses it would be a 10/10 game
  12. Ba-Ouai-Logic
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I mean, the day I started to play this game, after a couple hours of gameplay I already knew that I will Not finish playing it until I have the platinum trophy, and in something like 2 weeks I had finished the game at 100 percents in the 3rd difficulty out of 4. The evolution of the relationship between Kratos, the brutal, emotionless God of war and his son atreus is the best relationshipI mean, the day I started to play this game, after a couple hours of gameplay I already knew that I will Not finish playing it until I have the platinum trophy, and in something like 2 weeks I had finished the game at 100 percents in the 3rd difficulty out of 4. The evolution of the relationship between Kratos, the brutal, emotionless God of war and his son atreus is the best relationship evolution between two caracters I have seen in a video game since Ellie and Joel in The Last of us. This game made my quarantine))… Expand
  13. Bartolomewo
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I do not know what the supposed "fans" say that it is not a God Of War, because if it is, we must accept that the saga has matured, and it is no longer just about killing, tearing heads and revenge. Now we can see a much more mature Kratos, who has accepted his mistakes from the past and has learned from them. I have the platinum of this game and I can tell you that it is a work of art andI do not know what the supposed "fans" say that it is not a God Of War, because if it is, we must accept that the saga has matured, and it is no longer just about killing, tearing heads and revenge. Now we can see a much more mature Kratos, who has accepted his mistakes from the past and has learned from them. I have the platinum of this game and I can tell you that it is a work of art and I am a fan of all Gof Of War.… Expand
  14. Amir_Saghafi
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played. It was so great in everything like game-play, graphics and storytelling. In this episode of God of War series, we can see that a father dose everything he can to protect his son from the savage world and trying to keep his son from being like his own past.
  15. ProfessorAndO
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    O jogo é maravilhoso do começo ao fim, gráfico espetacular, história muito loca, achei o jogo muito foda! Santa Mônica esta de parabéns.
  16. JustArtin
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of all time, Please give this game a chance like I did. I was a big fan of old god of war's so when I saw the reboot, I wasn't really interested in it, 2 years later I finally decided to play it and it was a masterpiece.
  17. ercevikyiig
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Oynayın, oynamayanı Kratos baltasıyla sikiyo haberiniz olsun. Ha birde BOY!
  18. junaidmanji
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    Just got the platinum trophy
  19. Jack10Traff
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    If you need advice on whether to buy this game, heres my advice... Buy it asap. This has been my favourite PS4 game I've played. The story was incredible, the graphics and playing combat to match, the transitions between cut scene and game are so smooth its like watching a film, there isn't enough superlatives, just buy it and find out for yourselves.
  20. Zetsubo
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The game is incredible! History, gameplay, scenery, everything in this game is awesome. I can only think the people that worked in this game are so much talented.
  21. DizzyIrish
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Best game I’ve played in a long time. Gameplay, story, graphics, scenery and atmosphere were incredible. One of the very few I wouldn’t mind playing over and over again. 10/10.
  22. ChristianGG
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Una obra de arte en historia y jugabilidad con el agregado de que cambio total a sus anteriores entregas.
  23. Addiokay
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Favorite game of 2020! Yes I know it came out in 2018. Replaced halo as my personal favorite game ever
  24. arPod
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Отличный сюжет и игровой процесс, 10 если бы не PS4 эксклюзив. Играть нужно исключительно на последних двух сложностях, последняя сложность действительно дает себя почувствовать машиной нарезания мобов, если руки не из причинного места конечно. Если есть консоль, то просто обязательный выбор для прохождения.Отличный сюжет и игровой процесс, 10 если бы не PS4 эксклюзив. Играть нужно исключительно на последних двух сложностях, последняя сложность действительно дает себя почувствовать машиной нарезания мобов, если руки не из причинного места конечно. Если есть консоль, то просто обязательный выбор для прохождения.
  25. EfeAkaya
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wasn't a huge fan of god of war series before but this game definitely made me one. I know the game was lacking variety in enemies and bosses but i didn't get disappointed because of that because fighting was so fun and satisfying. You could fight so differently depending how you wanna encounter the fights so i didn't care about the lack of boss fights. I also want to mention boss fights that game has are really well introduced they really get stuck in your mind and it makes you want to watch cutscenes again. I never felt like watching a cutscene more than once before but this game made me feel that thanks to beautiful voice acting, beautiful score and beautiful writing.

    I want to talk about the "open" world as well. These days every game is an open world game and it makes me sick just spending half my gameplay walking around the world doing nothing. However in this god of war the way that open world is made is so good. It is actually not open but feels open and full of content. You get around with your boat and when you dock it you know there is something for sure. Also when you get around its not just your character saying just a line once in a row to try and make you not bored of wandering around. The game gives you information about the lore more like the mythology and it's given you with a conversation so it doesn't feel like an audio book of norse mythology.

    Story is also another good part of the game the story telling, unexpected plots are really good especially character development is the best i have seen so far.

    I would've given it 9,5 but i cant so i gave it a 10    … Expand
  26. Vaeu
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This released at an unfortunate time. As my GCSEs were coming up and so I didn't have time to play God of War if I wanted to do well in them. So I waited, and when the time came, it was glorious.

    The music felt like a perfect mix of Norse and God of War, chilling and awe-inspiring. Then moments filled with passion and fury and triumph, it truly enhanced the experience to great heights. The animations were filled with flavour and substance, each hit was satisfying and the aesthetic of the world was appropriate and beautiful, graphics as crisp as in God of War are rare and it made the gaming experience into a cinematic one on many occasions. Despite the quality of the animations, they did get somewhat repetitive towards with end, especially with the finishers. A few more in the sequel would keep the game looking refreshing in that department.

    Playing as Kratos has a high skill ceiling to truly play like A god of war, but when you get the feel of the action, it is addicting and gratifying, the abilities you unlock diversify each battle encounter drastically and with the different enemies you can always experiment and find your style. Albeit, as with the animation repetition, the combat can but won't necessarily feel repetitive too. Atreus is more useful than other companions you have in games, he provides access to areas unique to him and can hit those pesky targets that are a bit out of your reach, as well as providing great combo potential with his animal skill. The boss fights are each unique and challenging, but the Valkyrie fights are the game's toughest and most enjoyable, it is pleasure in its truest and purest form when you conquer each of the Valkyries. Especially the name that I fear, Sigrun. I've had more trouble with her than the souls borne bosses. Yes, bosses like Isshin, Manus, Nameless King, Midir, Orphan and Ludwig felt easier than Sigrun on GMABE and GMAC. I don't know why. Albeit, I haven't fought her in a while, so maybe what I'm overrating her difficulty, or I could also reaffirm my nightmares of her.

    I can't describe the greatness of the story and characters with this character limit. I'll share some brief thoughts. Kratos' development into a cold, distant father makes sense given his history and justifies the distant relationship between him and Atreus at the beginning.

    God of war is a must-play masterpiece.    … Expand
  27. daniloursox
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Esperei ansioso por esse jogo, para mim beira a perfeição, que jogo fantástico e maravilhoso!
  28. Kururu303
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Sicuramente il miglior videogioco della ps4. Sia per il gameplay che per la trama ci troviamo vicini all'eccellenza. Consigliato a tutti, sia ai fan della saga che ai neofiti.
  29. spasic
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game is the best I have ever played, Gameplay is very good and the map is all great and also the story is amazing, I can't wait for the new part!
  30. RConstantine
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The best PS4 exclusive. Santa Monica did'nt mess up when they change the game perspective from hack'n slash to over the shoulder camera. Instead of that, they made a frenetic gameplay like we always wanted. The story is excelent even when you know that Nordic mythology will never supass the Greek one haha. The real-time graphics are amazing. This is really a must-play title and I'm veryThe best PS4 exclusive. Santa Monica did'nt mess up when they change the game perspective from hack'n slash to over the shoulder camera. Instead of that, they made a frenetic gameplay like we always wanted. The story is excelent even when you know that Nordic mythology will never supass the Greek one haha. The real-time graphics are amazing. This is really a must-play title and I'm very grateful for playing it.… Expand
  31. angel714
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    El juego es magnifico en todos los apartados, una verdadera obra de arte que le da un soplo de aire fresco a la franquicia, tomar riesgo tiene sus recompensas, nadie deberia perderce esta entrega
  32. Op3n3d
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito, de verdade
    sempre sonhei em ver e jogar esse jogo
    passei 2 anos esperando sem tomar spoiler, e já platinei o jogo em 1 mes

    Pf santa monica, façam o God of war Fimbulwinter muito melhorajnda
  33. saud_almheiri
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    best game forever new story , with good father , game of the year, i hop god of war part 2 comimg sooon
  34. agungpperdanaa
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    just speechless. Fully Different Gameplay but Better than before. cross mythology?! Brilliant video game concept ever.
  35. Spidey2099
    Feb 16, 2022
    5
    Let me say that this game is a 4 or 5 at best. But I do want to mention that this game jaw droopingly gorgeous at 4k 60FPS on PS5 and all the environments designs are excellent. Also the combat is great but after a while it can become spongy because of level gating and rpg elements restricting quick finishes and doesn't make you feel like God of War.

    The story in this game is ok at    Let me say that this game is a 4 or 5 at best. But I do want to mention that this game jaw droopingly gorgeous at 4k 60FPS on PS5 and all the environments designs are excellent. Also the combat is great but after a while it can become spongy because of level gating and rpg elements restricting quick finishes and doesn't make you feel like God of War.

    The story in this game is ok at best. I'd argue older games had more engaging story and that the dialogue made sense. Older games showed you what happened instead of telling you all the from 1 expression(sad/moody) Kratos in this 2018 reboot. The pacing in this game is so bad/slow that as soon as I felt the game was about to end there was roadblock in the story and I was only half way through. Not to mention so many pointless loot chests, Lore and item collection which are not exactly shown where on the map they are. Even side quest and puzzles become repetitive where in older games they felt part of the narrative.

    - RPG elements
    This game did not needed the rpg elements at all. There are so many of item chests you have to open to find materials to upgrade/buy or craft at the shop. Every-time you get something new your old things are useless. I hate character level ups which invites grinding except for borderlands where levelling up slowly while you progress you get new items/guns throughout the story. In Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart your weapons are upgraded as you play them and you don't just throw out your old weapons.

    - Level designs and enemy variety
    The amount of enemy variety and lack of level design is mind blowing for a AAA game.

    - Restricted movement and platforming
    The only movement he has is walking and running in tight environments. Dodging and rolling is ok. Everything from jumping(Also no double jumping), to climbing and walking along the walls is automated. There is no unique traversal.
    - Empty world
    I mean literally this game has less than 10 proper npc’s not counting enemies
    - Restricted camera
    The camera is so close it just looks and feels out of place everything feels naturally uneven in the game world.
    - Game could have been half its playtime while including the story and side quest content.

    I would not play this game again in my life and spend 40hours on it. But I have played the old God of War games so many times and have already played God of War 3 remastered 4 times already and am still impressed every-time I boot it up.

    They should have focused more on interesting level design with improved traversal and better/unique enemy types that doesn’t take forever to take down.    … Expand
  36. owenbeast
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Brilliant game, graphics, story and gameplay are all great, the addition of new game plus and some end game content in the game has also given reason for people to replay this game even after beating it.
  37. Lucifer7325
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I am playing my new game+ , At first i was very doubtful about this but man this game is awesome with better story than some usual revenge story as in previous installments and it do have minor drawbacks of less boss fights , Here quality matters ......Just listen to OST of god of war and its lyrics after finishing the game , people get goosebumps
  38. YuriRenato
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Valeu a pena esperar esse reebot! Como é bom God Of War ter mais uma história/gameplay cativantes!
  39. Visitbr
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    jogo muito bem feito e polido, bem melhor que seu anterior(ascension) não tive nenhum bug durante a campanha, mas no pós game tive problemas dos inimigos desaparecerem
  40. aatish
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    graphics,gameplay,story is top notch can’t wait for next game.its nice to see god of war where it is right now.GAME OF THE GENERATION.
  41. WarriorZ76
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    2018's God of War is the sequel/reboot of the GOW franchise.

    STORY The story is suprising to say the least. While the old GOW games was about Kratos killing everyone in front of him. This game takes a different turn and reinvents the character and the way the story is told. By taking inspiration from 2013's The Last of Us. This game is about Kratos and his relationship with his son.    2018's God of War is the sequel/reboot of the GOW franchise.

    STORY

    The story is suprising to say the least. While the old GOW games was about Kratos killing everyone in front of him. This game takes a different turn and reinvents the character and the way the story is told. By taking inspiration from 2013's The Last of Us. This game is about Kratos and his relationship with his son. What I really loved about it, is that the story feels very personal, and actually, it is. Seeing Kratos and Atreus embark in this journey to the highest peek in realms is as captivating as it is beautiful. The main theme of the narrative is family.

    GAMEPLAY

    The game still maintains the Hack 'n' Slash from the previous games. The main difference now is that the camera stays closer to Kratos body, Atreus is a great addition to the gameplay. If you are surrounded by enemies, you can call Atreus to launch stunning arrows in the enemies. So you can have a chance to hit them and regain your domain in the fight.

    PACE

    The pacing of the game is perfect. And I really mean this. The choice to have no cuts when changing from gameplay to cutscene creates a great sense of continuity.

    PERFORMANCES

    Christopher Judge creates the ideal Kratos for this story. He loves his son, but doesn't know how to get closer to him. Sunny Suljic is the son who needs and wants a father. He also confronts a reality that Kratos doesn't want to tell him, that's the wall that keeps them both distant.

    SOUNDTRACK

    Bear McCreary's soundtrack is majestic. The vocal choir that composes the soundtrack brings a sense of grander to the story and adds to the scope of the game.

    God Of War is a worthy sequel to it's predecessors and a fresh start for the GOW franchise. That leaves the door open for future sequels.    … Expand
  42. Fox45
    Aug 14, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game started with a great battle and ended up with an even better. The game has a lot of stuff to explore and i recommend the game to all game lovers.… Expand
  43. BarbathosHD
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    The perfect combination between mythology and a fresh story for the franchise.
  44. Lapoteosi
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    An amazing soft-reboot of the franchise. Wonderfull graphics, a deep and satisfying plot and a renovated, modern gameplay. One of the best ps4 games
  45. Sebalara22_
    Oct 11, 2020
    7
    Is a find game,but has battle mistakes, you dodge and the enemy hits you, bugs, atreus does not shoot. etc. The battle mistakes are amazing bad, all good of the game arruined for battle mistakes.
  46. Jsl_Rating
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Amazing story, amazing combat, amazing characters. This game is one of the best on ps4. The first boss fight is the most fun i have ever had with any boss ingame ever. The bosses after are pretty weak compared to the first. And the enemies and bosses are pretty repetible. Almost a perfect game.
  47. davidkolman
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    A perfect game like this definitely deserved the game of the year award!
    kratos came to show who's boss and came with everything
  48. charls_0404
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    just GOW on the veins. Amazing game. And the valkyries ¡¡¡¡¡ best bosses ever
  49. martinho_99
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Amazing gameplay, amazing graphics, amazing story telling, amazing character development. You can see and feel the effort they put in this game everywhere you look, the northern mythology is perfectly integrated in the story and the voice acting, motion capturing and the no loading screens etc. make it to a masterpiece and milestone in gaming. The combat system is one of the best I everAmazing gameplay, amazing graphics, amazing story telling, amazing character development. You can see and feel the effort they put in this game everywhere you look, the northern mythology is perfectly integrated in the story and the voice acting, motion capturing and the no loading screens etc. make it to a masterpiece and milestone in gaming. The combat system is one of the best I ever experienced in a game. It keeps getting better and better the more abilities you unlock.… Expand
  50. elijahlape
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a fantastic game that I wish I could've relieved once again. VO, scenery, and combat are its strongest aspects, but I find the story itself a bit underwhelming. Although it is by no means bad or does not deliver, I was somewhat detached from Kratos and Atreus's father/son story. Also, as a player who didn't play previous GoW games, the emotional buildup towards revealing his blades was not as impactful. But I'm sure most long-term fans can disagree! Still an incredible game and I can't wait until Ragnarok!… Expand
  51. Devin_W_K
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    A very good game... sometimes it is not very kind (to find out necessary items and check out the location) but good enough to enjoy the game. I'm impressed on the story of this game as well.
  52. my1metacritic
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    I've never played a close combat game as good as God of War This game is a brilliant story of a father-son relationship. It's not a story of an angry man killing every god he happened to. Atreus is such a good character that I wanted to play as him sometimes. God of War has less side characters comparing to the other games but I prefer quality over quantity and its characters areI've never played a close combat game as good as God of War This game is a brilliant story of a father-son relationship. It's not a story of an angry man killing every god he happened to. Atreus is such a good character that I wanted to play as him sometimes. God of War has less side characters comparing to the other games but I prefer quality over quantity and its characters are well-written and adorable. Arguably the best game on Ps4, I can't wait to play God of War Ragnarok, BOY!… Expand
  53. thatscrazy
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This game is a masterpiece. It should already be in your collection 9/10. Great job
  54. teddymikki
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The game tells an incredible story, gives you an amazing atmosphere, sound, gameplay and acting.
    It still in my head and i constantly want to go back to it even after two years. Personally, I think this is the game of the generation.
  55. Skootly
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This is up there with my favourite games of all time. The Combat is great, the lore is interesting, the characters are genuine and I can't wait for the next instalment.
  56. Almo_Gamer
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Perfect! Simply perfect! This game is a experience that changed my life, few games did it.
  57. CRedfield98
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Loved it, It is a MASTERPIECE!
    One of the bests games of all time.
    Keep on giving us games like this please. I was a huge fan since the first one and I never would have even dreamt of having such an incredible game from this franchise. Everything in this game is fantastic: the story, the gameplay, the performance from the actors, the soundtrack, etc Definitely the best GOW game ever. I    Loved it, It is a MASTERPIECE!
    One of the bests games of all time.
    Keep on giving us games like this please.
    I was a huge fan since the first one and I never would have even dreamt of having such an incredible game from this franchise. Everything in this game is fantastic: the story, the gameplay, the performance from the actors, the soundtrack, etc Definitely the best GOW game ever.
    I can`t wait for the next game.
    Well deserved GOTY 2018.    … Expand
  58. Simonuk
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Sheer perfection, the gameplay, visuals and sound design are just breathtaking. A must play!
  59. Matanga
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Simply amazing !
    Is a game that all God of war lovers will play. The new fighting style is more fun to play.
    I can't wait to know how the story goes!
  60. Fabrirepollo
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Un juego diferente a los anteriores, arriesgado, algo que llama la atención al jugador, una historia tan buena que se nota el esfuerzo que tiene detrás. Los gráficos una pieza clave del juego, los paisajes una vez llegues a la montaña, muy buen juego
  61. Neodamus
    Oct 28, 2020
    7
    This is a superb action game with very interesting twists on nordic lore. Kratos is both haunted by his past and by his presence. You rarely encounter a more annoying sidekick than Atrius who turns from a meekly and feeble blabbermouth to a over-talkative scout to an arrogant brat back to a skilled bowman who never stops talking. This game suffers on its own DNA which reduces this actionThis is a superb action game with very interesting twists on nordic lore. Kratos is both haunted by his past and by his presence. You rarely encounter a more annoying sidekick than Atrius who turns from a meekly and feeble blabbermouth to a over-talkative scout to an arrogant brat back to a skilled bowman who never stops talking. This game suffers on its own DNA which reduces this action game to an opening of a new franchise since it delivers a lot of stories but ultimately is just a set-up for next games.… Expand
  62. Hu77ain
    Aug 16, 2020
    9
    I honored this game as my 100 platinum the graphics was amazing even the characters the surroundings everything in this game was good expect fighting the same boss 100 times OMG it was dope thanks alot for this game
  63. Yiordanu
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    A video game whose undeniable strong suit is its excellent narrative and story. It features highly charismatic characters with extremely well-executed character development, including Atreus, who may initially come across as somewhat unpleasant, typical of a child, but as you progress through the game and witness his character's growth, you end up loving him.

    Regarding its other    A video game whose undeniable strong suit is its excellent narrative and story. It features highly charismatic characters with extremely well-executed character development, including Atreus, who may initially come across as somewhat unpleasant, typical of a child, but as you progress through the game and witness his character's growth, you end up loving him.

    Regarding its other aspects, they are also quite good: gameplay, soundtrack, level design. All of these, in combination with its outstanding narrative and story, make it a fantastic game that every person with a PS4 should play.    … Expand
  64. Vagalume03
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Jogo fantástico, mundo incrível, gostei de.tudo que foi apresentado e do gameplay e história. Ansioso pelos próximos.
  65. Molxium
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!

    People are always super hype about an open world, but god of war is proof that you do not need an open world.

    The gameplay and story are just beyond expectations.
  66. Borip
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This game is undoubtedly PERFECT. It’s definitely a 10/10 rated game for me.
  67. Tolson-Apollon
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Несмотря на все риски, на которые шла студия Sony Santa Monica, при разработке God Of War, она смогла как никто другой, переосмыслить одну из самых жестоких и "античных" серий в игровой индустрии. Кори Барлогу, как режиссёру и сценаристу (и его со-сценаристам) нужно ставить памятник, за проделанную работу. 10/10Несмотря на все риски, на которые шла студия Sony Santa Monica, при разработке God Of War, она смогла как никто другой, переосмыслить одну из самых жестоких и "античных" серий в игровой индустрии. Кори Барлогу, как режиссёру и сценаристу (и его со-сценаристам) нужно ставить памятник, за проделанную работу. 10/10
  68. dbarca
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    First and only GOW game I've played. It was a cool experience! I think "boy" was annoying at times but I did enjoy the game overall. Really looking forward to whatever Cory has instore for the next game.
  69. Amuro_Rey
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    For me, these are some must-haves (based on the hierarchy of importance) for a good game:
    1. A good story (that makes you want to continue playing) - carries the most weight
    2. Good gameplay that keeps the game exciting 3. Good music that sets the atmosphere and overall mood And a distant 4th which is graphics... it can provide an overall believability & realness to the game but to be    For me, these are some must-haves (based on the hierarchy of importance) for a good game:
    1. A good story (that makes you want to continue playing) - carries the most weight
    2. Good gameplay that keeps the game exciting
    3. Good music that sets the atmosphere and overall mood
    And a distant 4th which is graphics... it can provide an overall believability & realness to the game but to be honest, I have enjoyed many games with much lousy graphics.
    So for God of War all in all:
    1. good (endearing story, good character buildup)
    2. good (different weapons, upgrades, moves choices that suite different playstyles)
    3. good (epic music)
    4. good (one of the best graphics when it was launched)
    Best part of this 4th installment of God of War main franchise is that we get to know Kratos a little bit more. Relationship with his son, endearing.    … Expand
  70. MasterHepburns
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This is what you call a masterpiece. I have not played a playthrough on a single game with more than 5 times other than God of War. Soundtrack, storytelling, graphics, gameplay, are all the best. 10/10 no doubt
  71. erins
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    For a long time I couldn't make up my mind whether or not to get this game, but glad I did. This was the first God of War game I played and found it an enjoyable experience overall.

    Beautiful visuals and a good overall story. I'm not a serious gamer, but I enjoy those with some depth to them such as Last of Us and Horizon Zero Dawn. This game was on a par with those and if they release    For a long time I couldn't make up my mind whether or not to get this game, but glad I did. This was the first God of War game I played and found it an enjoyable experience overall.

    Beautiful visuals and a good overall story. I'm not a serious gamer, but I enjoy those with some depth to them such as Last of Us and Horizon Zero Dawn. This game was on a par with those and if they release another one in the future I will most likely get it.    … Expand
  72. s14r43r
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    100% not a game of the year. The game of the year 2018 should be rdr2. GoW ...
  73. svensenk86
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Ok Ok I jumped the hype train on Ragnaroek…as I have never played any of these titles yet I was forced now to take a look at this game, before the new one I need to play this one. As it has a PS5 patch I am totally on it and gave it a shot. The scenario did not catch me at the beginning that is why I never played GoW, but I have to say, I missed something until now! WOW what a cool game!Ok Ok I jumped the hype train on Ragnaroek…as I have never played any of these titles yet I was forced now to take a look at this game, before the new one I need to play this one. As it has a PS5 patch I am totally on it and gave it a shot. The scenario did not catch me at the beginning that is why I never played GoW, but I have to say, I missed something until now! WOW what a cool game! Very addictive! The relationship which develops between Kratos and his son is amazing! The fighting system is amazing! The graphic is amazing! The sound and the soundtrack is amazing! The setting catches me! I do not know really how far I am in the story now, I would say 40% completed but I am very sure now I will buy Ragnaroek soon as well. Very good that I took a look at GoW!
    From the rating of a Sony game I have to say it lines up right behind 1. Naughty Dog (Tlou and Uncharted) 2. Horizon 3. GoW , I have to say all of these games are on such a high standard, it is hard to say and comes to personal reference I would say. I like it already more than Elden Ring e.g. So I am looking forward continuing my travel with those two and then jump on the newest masterpiece as well!    … Expand
  74. jonnb123
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    I am brand new to the God of War games, but this is one of the greatest gaming experiences I have ever had. Each character that you interact with is well thought-out. The environments are just on a different level to any other game I have played. The story is emotional and the music has one of the best scores I have ever heard in a game.
  75. sebasra
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This is definitely one of the best games I’ve ever played, the gameplay is so enjoyable and entertaining and the story... omg the story of this game... you just have to play it
  76. cbrekke94
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing!!!!!!!!! Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  77. Nnnoant
    Jul 8, 2020
    7
    At first, the game seemed pretty good, but the more I played, the less pleasant it became.
  78. OzgurMengelli
    May 4, 2021
    9
    Her şeyiyle tam paket, savaş mekanikleri oynadıkça ne sıkacak kadar aralıklı ne de boğacak kadar sık açılıyor. Keşif hem zevkli hem de ödüllendirici. Dövüş mekanikleri vahşi ve tatmin edici. Hikaye harika, sunum harika. Kısaca harika
  79. xxboxx
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    God Of War reinvents itself with a sequel (sneaky reboot), and it holds its ground in an RPG like game with a mix of linear and open levels, while still giving you the familiar feel of the previous hack n slash.
    Alongside with some of its gaming generation peers, this game proves that videogames are the form of art/media with most potential.
  80. dtks7
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Might just be the best video game ever made. Took me some time for it to click, but once I was invested in the story & I got used to the controls, could not stop playing.
  81. Derabha
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Great game I liked the world and the storyline one of the best games since the witcher3



    ❤️
  82. noobmaster6901
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Kratos is himself 10/10 , God of war series is one of the best games I ever played and this game is no different from having the best graphics and visuals to the best story , and what most games lack this game got you covered which is a very great character development of BOY . What can I say even if u don't have a PS4 it's a must play game
  83. HolyHammer
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Perfect story telling in a video game. No cut scenes, no forced action sequences, no long drawn out dialogue, or text reading. Environmental storytelling at its finest with non immersion breaking dialogue.

    OTHER GAME DEVELOPERS PLEASE TAKE NOTE...
  84. Rysak23
    Jan 2, 2021
    8
    Good game with good gameplay, interesting atmosphere and exciting fight-technology
  85. Antomius
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de PS4 y de su generación. Historia, jugabilidad, banda sonora, sonido y diversión inmejorable. Inversión y epicidad garantizada
  86. Kevin_andrade97
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    História e gameplay incríveis, uma verdadeira experiência em forma de videogame
  87. chrisdan23
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    Überragend inszeniertes Reboot der God of War Reihe. Atmosphärisch enorm dicht, mit glaubwürdigen Dialogen und einer überragenden Kamera Regie, präsentiert sich das PS4 Reboot des Playstation Klassikers unerwartet erwachsen und cineastisch.

    Auch das Gameplay ist hervorragend abgestimmt. Trotz der kinoreifen Inszenierung spielt sich God of War enorm flüssig und intuitiv. Erkauft wird    Überragend inszeniertes Reboot der God of War Reihe. Atmosphärisch enorm dicht, mit glaubwürdigen Dialogen und einer überragenden Kamera Regie, präsentiert sich das PS4 Reboot des Playstation Klassikers unerwartet erwachsen und cineastisch.

    Auch das Gameplay ist hervorragend abgestimmt. Trotz der kinoreifen Inszenierung spielt sich God of War enorm flüssig und intuitiv. Erkauft wird dies allerdings mit den recht einfach gehaltenen Spielmechaniken. God of War macht nicht viel, aber das was es macht, dafür richtig. Die Semi-Open-World ist zudem fantastisch anzusehen, holt das Letzte aus den Grafik Chips der PS4 heraus, ist allerdings in erster Linie als reiner Actionschauplatz interessant. Wirkliche RPG Qualitäten hat God of War im Gegensatz zu einem Horizon Zero Dawn nämlich nicht zu bieten. Die NPCs sind an einer Hand abzuzählen und wirklich interessante, storygetriebene Sidequests finden sich kaum im Spiel.

    Hinsichtlich Präsentation und Inszenierung muss man God of War sicherlich als die neue Referenz für zukünftige AAA Titel ansehen. Bei kaum einem anderen Spiel klappt einem vor lauter Staunen "Wie krass ist das bitte!?" so häufig die Kinnlade runter wie bei God of War. Wenn man anderen zeigen will, was auf der PS4 noch geht, dann bitteschön: God of War.    … Expand
  88. mattx2230
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    Excelente videojuego, historia renovada y muy interesante, se logra ver una evolución desde los juegos anteriores y me alegro en decir que fue para bien.
  89. Dims
    Sep 15, 2020
    8
    Игра впринципе хорошая, НО: сюжет показался мне скучным, ничем не цепляющим, во время прохождения у меня не возникло сопереживание героям, мне просто хотелось поскорее пройти игру. В остальном же: боёвка, графика, анимации, катсцены - всё идеально!Игра впринципе хорошая, НО: сюжет показался мне скучным, ничем не цепляющим, во время прохождения у меня не возникло сопереживание героям, мне просто хотелось поскорее пройти игру. В остальном же: боёвка, графика, анимации, катсцены - всё идеально!
  90. AssassinatorLAS
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    It was fun playing this game and very good storytelling and the combat is so addictive.
  91. mindbubbls
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    I love the God of War franchise. Probably my favorite series of games of all time, and this one is no exception. Combat is great, story is great graphics are great, EVERYTHING is great. This game is a must own for those who love action adventure games.
  92. Berkant08s
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Amezing game çok iyi ln acayip oyun çok çok çok iyiyiyiygiyyi acayip bir oyun aliñ oyunayin
  93. Razkaii
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    It was risky changing the gameplay style of such a beloved PlayStation franchise but the developers at Sony Santa Monica created a game fully deserving of the title masterpiece. The combination of the graphics, story and gameplay has truly left an ever lasting impression on me. The next title in series is hands down my most anticipated game by a country mile.
  94. chris1988
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    God of War is an incredible game. The graphics, story, world, music and combat are all near perfect. Though it is not perfect, some of the puzzles are predictable and enemies can be very repetitive. Though the two minor issues are outweighed by the overwhelming amount of positives.
  95. myhorse2
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Every push of R1 or R2 is so invigorating! God of War makes you feel like a god.
  96. HarrisM786
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    God of War is one of the greatest games I’ve ever played, it’s narrative is interesting and very well written, it’s combat is amazing in practically every aspect and it’s levelling system is smartly made. The only small problem I had with the game was that the puzzles in order to proceed through the story may be considered repetitive in some cases, other than that, this game is absolutelyGod of War is one of the greatest games I’ve ever played, it’s narrative is interesting and very well written, it’s combat is amazing in practically every aspect and it’s levelling system is smartly made. The only small problem I had with the game was that the puzzles in order to proceed through the story may be considered repetitive in some cases, other than that, this game is absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend buying this game!… Expand
  97. nwebgaming
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
    An exciting, visually appealing game with quality combat but a story that doesn’t quite match that standard.

    Having never played a God Of War game before, this was a pleasant surprise! The story was a little lacklustre but did keep me coming back & the character acting/voicing was on the whole ok. Having said that, this was a superb example of quality combat with a fantastic array of    An exciting, visually appealing game with quality combat but a story that doesn’t quite match that standard.

    Having never played a God Of War game before, this was a pleasant surprise! The story was a little lacklustre but did keep me coming back & the character acting/voicing was on the whole ok. Having said that, this was a superb example of quality combat with a fantastic array of enemies to face. The weapon/combat upgrade system was solid and each unlock gave me new and exciting methods of attack that added to the gameplay. There’s no doubt as well that this game is graphically impressive.

    The highlight of this game was the truly outstanding boss battles with stunning cinematics sprinkled throughout.

    A solid 8/10.    … Expand
  98. Noxtheking
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Story 7/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Sound 9/10
    Multiplayer 0/10
    Design 8/10

    Total 32/40
  99. Gran1um
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    An incredibly exciting adventure that rightfully deserves the title of one of the best in PlayStation
  100. Vidabry
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Jogo épico, trilha sonora incrível, combate rapido e estratégico, exploraçao e sidequests muito boas. O melhor jogo da saga.
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#1 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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94

Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 118
  3. 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. GameGrin
    Jun 7, 2018
    95
    Where most games excel in one single area, God of War manages to deliver on every front, providing players with one of the best experiences we’ve seen so far this generation.
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