God of War

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Storfl_92
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    9/10 for me it was not like the good old gow series with extreme cool bossfights. But loved it. I hope the next part will be more boooom. haha
  2. Ishiki-nakomura
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Шедевр из шедевров 1000 из 10, жду продолжение снетерпением.
  3. alank8704
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    really good story and gameplay but the biggest problem for me is combat just not great for me. And I dont like when a linear game adds open world like sections. Its just a pain trying to figure out where to go unlike in an open world game.
  4. Hevox
    Jul 15, 2023
    8
    Good game, the gamplay is great, you get easily invested in the story. The main problem of this reboot is the lack of bosses and the feel you just played a 30h intro. Also Atreus is a pretty annoying character.
  5. LongNeck69
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    One of the best game i ever played, trust me, you have to play this game in your life
  6. ARYA6103
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The only game that gives value to the Sony console, without this game, the PlayStation has no value for me
  7. Kiald
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    Graphics are not good for 2018 especially in camparison to RDR2 , gameplay is very good and smooth, and story is simple and kind of ok, but very simple . And the music is also good perhaps the third best music of this generation .
  8. Cacasecaxxx
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, se merece totalmente el GOTY, aparte de su fantástica historia, increíbles gráficos, magnifica jugabilidad, sublime banda sonora, y un combate extremadamente divertido a la par de desafiante en modos altos de dificultad, este juego rebosa personalidad, contenido y sobretodo calidad.
    El cambio a la mitología nórdica ha sido una de las mejores    Uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, se merece totalmente el GOTY, aparte de su fantástica historia, increíbles gráficos, magnifica jugabilidad, sublime banda sonora, y un combate extremadamente divertido a la par de desafiante en modos altos de dificultad, este juego rebosa personalidad, contenido y sobretodo calidad.
    El cambio a la mitología nórdica ha sido una de las mejores decisiones jamas hechas y el increíble nivel de detalle y la pasión que ha demostrado el equipo al informarse sobre esta mitología es increíble.
    Si tienes una ps4 juégalo si o si, es de lo mejorcito y es una experiencia única que todo el mundo debería jugar y disfrutar.    … Expand
  9. ActionCritic
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    What can I say about God of War aside from it being and Absolute Masterpiece.
    10/10 Graphics. Best looking game 2018
    10/10 Story. Father/son bonding, honor the Mother 10/10 Game play. It's so good that I wish we had more weapons to choose from, but they all serve their purpose. 10/10 Characters 10/10 Replay-ability 10/10 Extra side missions and boss battles 7/10 Bosses There aren't    What can I say about God of War aside from it being and Absolute Masterpiece.
    10/10 Graphics. Best looking game 2018
    10/10 Story. Father/son bonding, honor the Mother
    10/10 Game play. It's so good that I wish we had more weapons to choose from, but they all serve their purpose.
    10/10 Characters
    10/10 Replay-ability
    10/10 Extra side missions and boss battles
    7/10 Bosses There aren't enough of them in the story line, you're left craving for more.
    Can't wait for the sequel, I hope they don't make the mistake of killing the protagonist Kratos in the sequel like another game did....    … Expand
  10. Battleborn775
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Extremely well written storyline. Loved the rpg elements. Combat was very smooth.
  11. KiLlMoNgEr
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    My first God of War game of the franchise. The game makes you feel like a God in many situations, and the story is awesome. I played Marvel's Spider-Man before GoW and thought it to be the best, but after completing God of War, that feeling changed. Also, besides the story there's still many content to unlock and enjoy.
  12. SourApple
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    Amazing story. However the overall taste of the game is not for everyone including my self.
  13. DuhZeez
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is one of the few, if only, games that I watched someone play through the game in it's entirety and still when out and bought it and then played through it twice! It's that good. I'm not going to include spoilers so feel free to read on.

    There are very, very few games these days that come out and they are perfect as is with no day one update needed. I had no bugs, no graphical    This is one of the few, if only, games that I watched someone play through the game in it's entirety and still when out and bought it and then played through it twice! It's that good. I'm not going to include spoilers so feel free to read on.

    There are very, very few games these days that come out and they are perfect as is with no day one update needed. I had no bugs, no graphical problems and no crashes. I suggest playing the game, not on the easiest setting, but the one up from that. It has a great balance of difficulty and gameplay at that level. I tried it on the harder difficulty and I barely got past the first few enemies. The graphics are stunning. I don't gush at graphics. I don't usually get awestruck buy those things, but this game had me agape. It is stunningly beautiful, this mixed with the fantastic story and gameplay create a trifecta of gaming pleasure from beginning to end. I can't say 1 bad thing about this game, the only thing, maybe, that the difficulty is very steep and it adds more health to enemies and more attack damage from them. I would like to have seen them have more complexity at higher levels than just damage buffs. There are certain attacks that you do at easier difficulties that no longer work on them at higher levels, which is pretty neat, and shocking, when you are in the middle of battle and expecting your attack to work. I would like to have seen more of this as a difficulty spike than just the health and damage increase from the enemies. But that is the ONLY thing I can nitpick about the game, and is not worth a point reduction to me. I can not wait for the next installment, it's going to be on the PS5, yippeeeee.    … Expand
  14. TonguePunch3
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best game of this generation for me. By far my favourite game on the PS4. Yes this was my first god of war game, but I loved it so much I went back and replayed all of them after the fact. Great combat, amazing story (personally my favourite story on all consoles). No complaints at all with how this game turned out. Recommend for sure.
  15. WM25
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    In my opinion an absolute masterpiece. This game is literally a perfect action/adventure game. If the game isn’t perfect then it’s as close as it gets. I was jumping out of my seat and screaming like a little girl at the stuff that was going on in this game. They also have a great chance to flesh out this new arc of Kratos. No DLC either because the creators wanted the game to be likeIn my opinion an absolute masterpiece. This game is literally a perfect action/adventure game. If the game isn’t perfect then it’s as close as it gets. I was jumping out of my seat and screaming like a little girl at the stuff that was going on in this game. They also have a great chance to flesh out this new arc of Kratos. No DLC either because the creators wanted the game to be like games of the past: a full experience for the full price.… Expand
  16. L4cker
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Santa monica`s best game, best game in great series. Kratos best character in videogames!
  17. Alphadasia
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The greatest game of all time. Love the story and the direction of where the story heading.
  18. Bufu388
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great game super fun lots todo to much sometimes battles are very hard sometimes so be prepared graphics are great can’t wait for a new one
  19. JAMILSABRIA
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    L'un des meilleurs jeux PS4 au monde.
    J'espère vite un prochain GOD OF WARRRRRR
  20. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game is the perfect return for Kratos, brutal and satisfying with excelent combat
  21. GamerGal8684
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    There is something very special about this game. Not only does it combine the best of the first games while taking out the worst but it adds not only a massive world but great character and voice acting to it. The story itself brings many options and surprises which tends to keep things fresh which is always nice. There is maybe one or two small things that tend to bug me but others mayThere is something very special about this game. Not only does it combine the best of the first games while taking out the worst but it adds not only a massive world but great character and voice acting to it. The story itself brings many options and surprises which tends to keep things fresh which is always nice. There is maybe one or two small things that tend to bug me but others may not see but it all depends on how you look at the game from one playthrough to another. Very much a worthwhile purchase.… Expand
  22. Viga_ald
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Master piece
    The best game on ps4
    Cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
  23. ahmed0
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    the best game I've ever played in the world the graphics like a PlayStation 5 not PlayStation 4 the physics to reality the actor the voice actor the the engine all is awesome
  24. Dertravia
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I dont hand 10s out lightly but this is a must play. This game alone is worth the purchase of a ps4. Ill spare you the details, but essentially GoW is the refresh of a franchise everyone wanted that nobody would thought possible or imagined. This game is perfect. Go buy it now. Put all other games on hold
  25. waquarkha878
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    BEST GAME EVER MADE... every thing about this game is perfect...no game even comes close...how did they achieve this on 1.84tfs machine...just play it,it will blow your mind in every possible aspect...GAME OF THE GENERATION
  26. pelya
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Good game !!!!!!!!!!!! Good game !!!!!!!!!!!! Good game !!!!!!!!!!!! Good game !!!!!!!!!!!!
  27. ArisManimal
    Jul 21, 2020
    1
    i'm a big fan of the original trilogy, this game doesn't feel like GoW at all, Kratos doesn't feel like Kratos, everything that made the gameplay of the trilogy so awesome is missing here. combat is a Dark Souls rip-off, they tried to modernize the series and they lost all the originality and the fun.
    it should have been released with different name and slightly different story and    i'm a big fan of the original trilogy, this game doesn't feel like GoW at all, Kratos doesn't feel like Kratos, everything that made the gameplay of the trilogy so awesome is missing here. combat is a Dark Souls rip-off, they tried to modernize the series and they lost all the originality and the fun.
    it should have been released with different name and slightly different story and characters' names    … Expand
  28. Natre13
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    IS JUST **** AMAZING
    Amazing gameplay Amazing Story
    Amazing plot twists Have no words to express how this game is art in every **** way
  29. Yarzahn
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Perfect combination of story driven and gameplay driven game. Combat system is fun and has a good learning curve, starting with simple combat with several new tools and systems adds progressively, ending up with a pretty high skill cap.
    Looks amazing and supporting characters are very fun, particularly Mimir and the Dwarves.
  30. lizzardsQueen
    Jan 10, 2022
    9
    Buena historia y una jugabilidad brutal. Tuve mis dudas ante tal cambio de juego con respecto al original, pero los ha superado con creces. Esperando impaciente la continuación.
  31. Ghostman1856
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    At this point of time, one of my all time favorite games. Its so fun and it 100% deserved GOTY in 2018.
  32. Dodo_Sy
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    The best game to ever hit the PlayStation 4 console, and definitely the game of the generation
  33. Mohamad4alinzad
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    insan......
  34. Hidro_17
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    just the greatest game of all time, great story great gameplay great acting , masterpiece.
  35. CLaUdo
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Jogo ótimo eu não tinha jogado o jogo há um tempo mais eu fui na casa de meu amigo e vi como o jogo e maravilhoso os gráficos são pra mim como nunca visto antes jogabilidade ótima e amei a história eu já tinha jogado os god of war antigos tipo o 2 e 1 e achei muito legal colocarem a lâmina do caos novamente e ainda não zerei só para avisar
  36. Gabitoxico
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Realmente me encantó el juego. FASCINANTE LA AMBIENTACIÓN Y LA JUGABILIDAD… Expand
  37. KostaGabay
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War по моему мнению - это самая великая игра. Прошёл на платину 2 раза. С нетерпением жду продолжение где надо будет убить Тора!… Expand
  38. Savagehulk58
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Graphics are a 10 the story is a 10 the gameplay is a 10. This game is a masterpiece.
  39. Asgardianbane
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece. Everything about this game is absolutely stunning, graphics, game mechanics, story, acting and the combat system. It's a full package.
  40. Shenandoah
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Besides Horizon Zero Dawn, God of War is an outstanding master piece which has push my gaming experience completely to a new level. I came from a PC and fully moved over to a PS4 pro. Retrospectively It feels like I was sitting in a dark hole before all the time, where everybody was talking about FPS, resolution, anti aliasing and stupid benchmarks. It has turned out, that those attributesBesides Horizon Zero Dawn, God of War is an outstanding master piece which has push my gaming experience completely to a new level. I came from a PC and fully moved over to a PS4 pro. Retrospectively It feels like I was sitting in a dark hole before all the time, where everybody was talking about FPS, resolution, anti aliasing and stupid benchmarks. It has turned out, that those attributes says absolutely nothing about how much fun you will have when playing a game. For me it was truly a revelation. God of War demonstrates perfectly that awesome graphics and incredible story combined with addictive gameplay is possible. Something that was never seen on the PC or XBox platform so far. My biggest respect to Santa Monica Studio for giving us one of the most glorious game which was ever made!… Expand
  41. knyy
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    A really good story of a father and his son. The linear gameplay was really good hidden. You do some backtracking which actually felt really cool.
    The combat was impactful and the graphics amazing.

    I enjoyed my time.
  42. Rodrigo25
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego, veo que mucha gente se queja de que el juego es diferente al resto y que ya no es god of war, pero se necesitaba un cambio... Kratos ya cumplió con su venganza al matar a todo el olimpo, por que al venir a otros reinos él hubiera querido matar a todos los otros dioses?? Este juego abre camino a otros títulos donde se volverán a ver aquellos épicos momentos vividos en los demas, pero para ello se necesitaba una historia por detrás, y también se necesitaba una nueva forma de juego...… Expand
  43. CAH1K
    Jul 21, 2020
    4
    Почему такая низкая оценка? Нет, я не решил засрать игру, просто мне кажется она достаточно посредственная, и вот почему:
    Геймплей-однообразный, коридорный. Сбегай туда, сделай это, ой что-то пошло не так, сбегай теперь туда. Отстой, эти дурацкие сюжетные повороты просто портят игру.
    Ветка скиллов - отстой, большинство даже не юзал, вкачал какие больше понравились и с ними играл, нету    Почему такая низкая оценка? Нет, я не решил засрать игру, просто мне кажется она достаточно посредственная, и вот почему:
    Геймплей-однообразный, коридорный. Сбегай туда, сделай это, ой что-то пошло не так, сбегай теперь туда. Отстой, эти дурацкие сюжетные повороты просто портят игру.
    Ветка скиллов - отстой, большинство даже не юзал, вкачал какие больше понравились и с ними играл, нету смысла качать каждый навык(хоть и скиллпоинтов дают достаточно много).
    Кто-то может сказать, что игра открывается на высшем уровне сложности, но это тупо. По мне игра должна показывать свой потенциал на среднем уровне сложности(как написано сбалансированном) на нём я и проходил.
    Тупые головоломки, до которых легко додуматься. Нет, я не прошу какие-то "Ультра-супер-пупер сложные", но хотя бы не повторяющиеся раз за разом.
    Нельзя и не отметить плюсы:
    Сюжет достаточно интересный, если вырезать из него тупые сюжетные повороты. За ним интересно наблюдать, а концовка даёт задуматься, что же будет в следующей части.
    График-шикарная, очень красивая.
    Вообще 4/10, от игры ожидал большего. Может на это всё повлияло завышенное ожидание.    … Expand
  44. mihanzer
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I had even played
    This is the best game I had even played
    This is the best game I had even played
    This is the best game I had even played
    This is the best game I had even played
  45. TheAlejo
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Una de las mejores reinvenciones de una saga de videojuegos, después del tan criticado ascensión es increíble lo que hicieron con esta entrega, nuevo gameplay, estilo de arte, soudntrack, habilidades, la increíble narrativa que tiene, la interacción con los personajes y muchas cosas mas. no me sorprende que haya ganado a mejor juego del año en 2018
  46. saimonSG
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    muy bueno increíble este regreso del dios de la guerra esta increíble buenísimo no se lo pueden perder si tienen ps4
  47. Halhe17
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    The performances and play are very good, the screen is shocking, but unfortunately the story is not finished, the enemies are too repetitive.
  48. Colins74
    Sep 19, 2020
    7
    Short story, not that much side content. Repetitive bosses, not much gore compared to original gow games. Too many puzzles. Games just overatted.
  49. oborotkotikov
    Jul 22, 2020
    7
    Переоценённая игра... Вероятно, самая переоценённая игра на этом поколении PS. Прошёл сюжетку и удалил.
  50. Sriram_007
    Jun 3, 2021
    8
    The gameplay is satisfying but the map feels so limited and there are some constant bugs.
  51. Dirodi
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    El único punto malo es que hay pocas peleas contra bosses.
    Por lo demás juegazo, siendo valientes y reinventándose.
  52. CompanlonCube
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    A good take on already seen theme - a manly man and a child. Awesome acting, game play and world,
  53. RxM
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game in history ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,… Expand
  54. Alkouzne
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    The story is great, beautifully written, and directed, combat is fun and engaging, didn't care for the open world tho, which is a shame, very few games got me interested in open world.
  55. dashmosh
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Finished back this game way back 2018 and I still waiting for the continuation also misses this game might play the new game + later this year.
  56. kafas
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Story, Visuals, Mechanics. A game that leaves you wanting for more. Teaches you about family and trust. One of the strongest comebacks in the history of gaming.
  57. SilverSanchez
    Oct 13, 2020
    9
    Es un Juego espectacular, me emociono la historia y el juego te mantiene envuelto casi todo el tiempo.
    Se diversifica en acción y relato. No tuve la oportunidad de jugar las anteriores pero no me hizo falta para disfrutar este gran lanzamiento. Aun a fines del 2020 sigue siendo uno de los mejores juegos que he probado.
  58. BadRay
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    It is brilliant. Gameplay, visuals and the story. Everything is stunning. Bravo
  59. brunox_1999
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    excelente jogo, grafico, detalhes,.. entrou facil na lista dos melhores jogos que eu ja joguei, o estudio santa monica está de parabéns, criaram o melhor GOD OF WAR de todos!!, espero ansiosamente o proximo a ser lançado.
  60. Alitor2324
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    Best games of the 8th generation, but only a thing, they should put more bosses, the rest is breathtaken
  61. Cormacd69
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    My first entry into the God of War series, what an experience. The combat, the dialogue, the world, the characters, it is all brilliant. It is arguably the Ps4's defining gaming experience.
  62. ronaldbenito
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Just amazing, one of the best video games of all time! The history is breathtaking
  63. Modernloki21
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Overall this is a must play game. Amazing graphics and combat. Playing on a normal difficulty is definitely doable, but challenging if you’ve never played the game. The story is electric and the dialogue is great. The only thing that drags is the limited story. Story is fairly short and the lack of side quests make the game too short overall. The dwarves only have about 5 quests, there areOverall this is a must play game. Amazing graphics and combat. Playing on a normal difficulty is definitely doable, but challenging if you’ve never played the game. The story is electric and the dialogue is great. The only thing that drags is the limited story. Story is fairly short and the lack of side quests make the game too short overall. The dwarves only have about 5 quests, there are only four dragons to beat, and the other side quests are pretty forgettable. However, the rest of the game makes this a must play for any fan of action or open world games.… Expand
  64. Musa07
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I got this game finished it in 20+ hrs and I loved every minute of it. I even started my 2nd play-through.If you loved the previous games you should definitely give this one a chance. There is something here for the new and old fans
  65. TheCaroFactor
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Was never a fan of the old GoW games. Loved this one to bits. The one-shot thing they did was super cool, and it helped it feel more immersive. The Valkyrie bosses were also one of the most fun I’ve had getting my ass kicked in video games. Highly recommend.
  66. Danish09
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Can't believe that it run on 7 year old hardware at the time this comment is written. Worth the jet engine sound of my aging ps4
  67. luki172
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The game went through a large and surprisingly (rarely succeeds) amazing metamorphosis. I like the new gameplay even more and the story is really good
  68. Salih1
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    the game is nice, the puzzles are nice, the change of atreus is surprised, the game is good
  69. eggknight
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    I've played a few of the previous God of War games, so I was excited to give this new adventure a try. I was initially disappointed because I just wasn't that interested in the backstory, but I continued because I was fascinated by the shaky relationship between Kratos and Atreus. Once I got to a point in the game where I could freely roam and try different routes, something about the gameI've played a few of the previous God of War games, so I was excited to give this new adventure a try. I was initially disappointed because I just wasn't that interested in the backstory, but I continued because I was fascinated by the shaky relationship between Kratos and Atreus. Once I got to a point in the game where I could freely roam and try different routes, something about the game just clicked and I loved it. Both the main and side quests were interesting, and the variety of combat offered in the skill tree encouraged me to try new strategies with each battle. The added comical relief with Mimir made the quieter times quite relaxing. Lastly, the single shot cinematography was a technical marvel and simply incredible.… Expand
  70. Sam147
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    The most complete game ever made. A masterpiece. Played through it more than once, and its just as good each time.
  71. Bidson
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    People that give less than 7 emotionaly have 1 chromosome more from average.
  72. Cantonboy
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    My favourite game so far. The story is excellent, very nice graphics, and the characters are so real. 5 years of hard work and We’ve got a masterpiece!
  73. bergcamp101
    Sep 28, 2020
    7
    Mediocre linear slasher game. Boring, but, I guess, smashing one button is ok nowadays.
  74. supermanco
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Yo siempre he sido Fan de la franquicia God of War todos los titulo me encantan y esta no es la excepción sabia que este juego tenia de todo para ser el mejor juego del espartano y así fue todo sobre este juego es hermoso su historia es mucho mas humana, emotiva y momentos de acción que te dejan con la boca abierta y como a evolucionado kratos como personaje es increíble y como seYo siempre he sido Fan de la franquicia God of War todos los titulo me encantan y esta no es la excepción sabia que este juego tenia de todo para ser el mejor juego del espartano y así fue todo sobre este juego es hermoso su historia es mucho mas humana, emotiva y momentos de acción que te dejan con la boca abierta y como a evolucionado kratos como personaje es increíble y como se desarrolla esta relación entre padre e hijo es lo que mas me gusto de este juego, este es en mi opinión el mejor juego de la saga espero que algunos estén de acuerdo con mi opinión… Expand
  75. CrazyBeard
    Jul 30, 2020
    5
    This game is ok. The game seems to keep things similar to the older God of War titles but instead go for a more serious tone and slower gameplay and combat. It didn't bring anything new to the table to make itself stand out. All of the systems seemed very polished but the world and gameplay was not that much fun to interact with. The story seemed alright, nothing crazy but ok.

    Where    This game is ok. The game seems to keep things similar to the older God of War titles but instead go for a more serious tone and slower gameplay and combat. It didn't bring anything new to the table to make itself stand out. All of the systems seemed very polished but the world and gameplay was not that much fun to interact with. The story seemed alright, nothing crazy but ok.

    Where this game failed for me was the gameplay. Moving about the world and the puzzles were fine if a bit boring. The combat seemed to not know what it wanted to do. It seemed somewhere in the middle of a Devil May Cry/Bayonetta and a Dark Souls. It never really seemed to do either kind of combat well and it seemed to be a mixed bag that never delivered.    … Expand
  76. Kiko95
    Jul 28, 2020
    7
    Non ho apprezzato il cambiamento della serie, perché essa è stata snaturata, tra combattimenti alla Dark Souls, storia alla The Last of Us e banali parametri gdr che tanto vanno di moda in questi tempi, God of War è l'ennesimo minestrone di cose ben riuscite in altri giochi negli ultimi anni, e credo sia il gioco più sopravvalutato dell'ottava generazione di console.

    La regia è originale    Non ho apprezzato il cambiamento della serie, perché essa è stata snaturata, tra combattimenti alla Dark Souls, storia alla The Last of Us e banali parametri gdr che tanto vanno di moda in questi tempi, God of War è l'ennesimo minestrone di cose ben riuscite in altri giochi negli ultimi anni, e credo sia il gioco più sopravvalutato dell'ottava generazione di console.

    La regia è originale e ben fatta, i personaggi sono ben caratterizzati e la loro recitazione è impressionante ma i pregi della storia si fermano qui. La storia è annacquata e ricca di forzature che fanno girare i protagonisti inutilmente in tondo, c'è anche un grosso buco di trama che porta a questo e nessuno ne ha parlato solo perché è di God of War che si parla. Se la storia fosse durata LA META' non ne avrebbe minimamente risentito, anzi, ne avrebbe guadagnato in ritmo ed intensità. Ma no, dopo Uncharted 4 e L'eredità perduta perché non basare anche God of War sul ritmo di The Last of Us? Così spersonifichiamo anche questo! Bah...

    Il gameplay non è male ed il level design della mappa è ottimo. Ma anche qui sono rimasto deluso. Troppe poche armi e pochissime tipologie di nemici in un gioco che dura 40 ORE. Le bossfight della storia sono solo 4, il che è vergognoso considerando che è un netto passo indietro rispetto al 2 ed al 3. E no, il fatto che questo gioco sia un grosso prologo non giustifica tale involuzione. Tra l'altro una delle bossfight con una creatura enorme è gestita neanche fosse un gioco Ps2. L'esplorazione è in parte godibile visto l'ottimo level design della mappa, peccato che si trovano da fare sempre le stesse cose, ovvero gli stessi tipi di nemici che abbiamo sempre affrontato e scrigni ogni pochi passi che facciamo da aprire risolvendo enigmi in quantità davvero esagerate. Il ritmo lentissimo della storia rallenta anche l'incedere del gameplay che tutto ricorda tranne un God of War. La nuova telecamera non permette di avere un reale controllo del campo di battaglia e di certo non bastano gli indicatori sullo schermo o gli avvertimenti di Atreus per risolvere il problema. Manca anche il salto che limita la libertà e la varietà nelle combo. Una menzione positiva però va fatta per le bossfight delle Valkyrie, davvero coinvolgenti sia in atmosfera che in gameplay (a differenza di alcune della storia), è un peccato solo non poter sapere qual è il livello della Valkyria che stiamo per affrontare se non ingaggiandola, dato che poi ci si ritrova ad andare dritti al patibolo contro un nemico che bishotta o addirittura shotta e con pattern complessi che di certo non si imparano ad un primo tentativo facilmente. Belle anche le sfide di Muspelheim che ricordano molto l'end game dei vecchi capitoli.

    Graficamente c'è poco da dire, e se non gli ho messo un voto più basso è proprio perché il gioco è sorretto da un comparto tecnico di prim'ordine che, al di là di un campo visivo molto ridotto e qualche freeze occasionale nel passaggio da un'area all'altra, restituisce un colpo d'occhio impressionante a media e corta distanza, con animazioni fluidissime, recitazioni ottime, particellari mozzafiato e un'ottima fluidità anche su Ps4 Slim.

    Reputo, infine, questo God of War solo un gioco discreto che inciampa in troppe cose seppur dia una sensazione generale di buona qualità. Nel prossimo capitolo servirà necessariamente un arsenale più ampio, una varietà di nemici ben superiore, più bossfight principali, una storia più breve ma più intensa, la reintroduzione del salto e la possibilità di regolare la telecamera nelle impostazioni allontanandola da Kratos. Sono nel complesso rimasto deluso, e mi dispiace visto che il primissimo God of War è il mio gioco preferito di sempre.    … Expand
  77. finalkey
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    It's a fantástico Game in the Gameplay, in the history and Kratos and atreus they are great as characters
  78. SidThatSLoth
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Breathtaking world to go with decent side quests. The implementation of dragons in the game were great. A lot of people criticise the combat, but that is frankly because they suck at it. The game has multiple animations and multiple ways to transition out and has good to terrific combo potential. The story is heartwarming with memorable, well fleshed out characters and the lore is franklyBreathtaking world to go with decent side quests. The implementation of dragons in the game were great. A lot of people criticise the combat, but that is frankly because they suck at it. The game has multiple animations and multiple ways to transition out and has good to terrific combo potential. The story is heartwarming with memorable, well fleshed out characters and the lore is frankly extremely underrated.… Expand
  79. Alexandr1
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Игра понравилась очень, графика и сражения на высшем уровне, не пожалел своих денег...
  80. RussianWanderer
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Прекраснейшая история и визуал, в общем Sony как всегда держит планку эксклюзивом. До платины не дотянул одно достижение.
  81. crl420
    May 22, 2021
    10
    I couldn't put the controller down because of how immersive the story is. Characters have depth and each brings his/her own flair to the story. Any great game gets you emotionally invested in its characters and story. This one does it in spades. Well done SMS and the GoW team.
  82. Anjamal
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    If you throw up when gross stuff is mentiond like sindri don't play this game if you aren't. Play it there's a reason it won goty.
  83. Lordmateo
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Ame este juego.
    Es muy bueno en casi todo sus aspectos.
    Lo unico que falla en los bosses que son reutilizados y son los peores de la saga pero de ahi es juego obligado y una gran razón para adquirir una ps4.
  84. Yazed
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. تستاهل لعبة السنه قويه مره مره و ممتعه و القادم افضل ان شاء الله ملك حرب ..… Expand
  85. LironesAlviento
    Aug 20, 2020
    5
    Como fan de la saga me siento decepcionado, no me ha gustado nada la historia y me deja un mal sabor de boca, una verguenza que se le de el GOTY estando RDR2.
  86. Rj1394
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. Great combat and story, the graphics are amazing. Played through 3 times.
  87. dioamm
    Aug 1, 2020
    3
    As a fan of god of war series I was skeptical about rethinking the game. I like cruelty, gore and violence in the series. it's like a breath of fresh air after a hard day.

    Soo I tried a new god of war. New graphics, new story about father and son. This game is beautiful and you like this game. Only because you didn't liked gameplay or gore of gow 1-3 and psp parts. good side of game:    As a fan of god of war series I was skeptical about rethinking the game. I like cruelty, gore and violence in the series. it's like a breath of fresh air after a hard day.

    Soo I tried a new god of war. New graphics, new story about father and son. This game is beautiful and you like this game. Only because you didn't liked gameplay or gore of gow 1-3 and psp parts.

    good side of game:
    -graphics
    ps4 made it beautiful
    -story

    bad side of game:
    -camera
    i don't wanna see back of Kratos, i wanna see fight place like in previous GoW games
    -gameplay
    GoW was slasher, so now, it's souls game, therefore we play not as God of War, we play as grandma with slow reaction
    -story
    game about weakness of people, that's not a gods. Usually the gods are harsh and unyielding, they do not change their minds, do not worry, and are always determined in their actions.

    My opinion: this game for family play, there is no brutal Kratos, there is story about father and son. There is story about their relationships.    … Expand
  88. GameLoL
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    It was a lot of fun and it brought my memories to life
    I hope the next versions of the game will be released soon and the game will be bigger
  89. Onefoot
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    God of War is an incredible experience from the start to finish which always makes you want to know what will happen next. With its deep combat system, beautiful graphics that look like next gen, and it’s interesting world, this game is a must play for any ps owner
  90. JvMM
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    Jogasso, com certeza um dos melhor se não o melhor jogo da geração, esse jogo é simplesmente uma perfeição.
  91. gamejediben
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Loved the God of War games since the original in 2005 but this game is on a whole other level. Play this any way you can! It doesn't matter if you've never played a GoW game before, this game tells its own story and it is brilliant in every way. Might even be the best game of the generation.
  92. skoogan
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    great story and gameplay. lovet it! I played it reasently on my playstation 4 pro and the graphics still hold up
  93. Yeyintwin
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    The game is just perfect. The story, presentation, game play mechanic , graphic, audio you name it.It is the gold standard of the game in this generation no one game can touch it thats for sure and my no 1 ps4 game in this generation. I love god of war
  94. keshudioo
    Nov 9, 2021
    8
    Mimir is the best side character ever. Before I played the game, I was not really well informed on Nordic mythology but the game made me want to know more about it. At the beginning the story felt hard for me to follow, but at the end I was shocked how things turned out. Nice graphics, well written characters, great plot.
  95. Druv10
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Change in setting and fresh combat has made this game of the year! Relationship between boy and Kratos is a highlight and shows how God of War has evolved.
  96. BobbyTarantino
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    a man goes to the doctor. says he's depressed. he says life seems harsh and cruel. says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. the doctor says "the treatment is simple. the great clown pagliacci is in town tonight. go and see him, that should pick you up." the man bursts into tears. he says "but doctor... i am pagliacci."
  97. Falcon2147
    Dec 22, 2022
    9
    Everything a OG fan wants, they got it.
    Many people think that the game has "changed" and is not like any of the previous 3 installments. But infact they have improved upon everything phenomenally
    Combat 8.7/10
    Graphics 10/10 (Really outstanding job)
    Music 10/10
    Lore 9/10 (for now)

    Definately a must play game!
    :)
  98. Brock_Tennyson
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Superb Game the gameplay, graphics, story everything was great an awesome way for a series comeback
  99. FenZii
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Loved everything about this game, sound design, story, gameplay. everything. also i got platinum trophy and i loved going for the platinum every hour
  100. PonyofSony
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    My favourite game. Masterpiece
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    100
    The return of the furious Spartan warrior was made well. God of War is already a great contender for game of the year and you shouldn't miss it. [Issue#285]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 6, 2018
    100
    Cory Barlog and his team achieved what many thought impossible – despite having changed almost everything Santa Monica managed to preserve that elusive spark that makes God of War game feel like a God of War game. They created one of the defining titles of the current generation and a technical marvel whose stunning beauty in motion words cannot describe. And there’s one more thing. Barlog’s touching reaction to his masterpiece’s scores shows that even in the world of huge budgets, micropayments, loot boxes and sales forecasts there still is a place for artists who pour their hearts into their work. We need someone to remind us of that once in a while. [06/2018, p.38]
  3. GameGrin
    Jun 7, 2018
    95
    Where most games excel in one single area, God of War manages to deliver on every front, providing players with one of the best experiences we’ve seen so far this generation.
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