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  1. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Wow Santa Monica studios. I did not expect this type of epic gaming experience. Furthermore I never thought it was possible for me to think that a God of War game could be on the top of my list for Game of The Year 2018 - but damn. This hit all the right notes and if you just let yourself fall into the experience it's just simply one of the best games to come out in a long long time. DoWow Santa Monica studios. I did not expect this type of epic gaming experience. Furthermore I never thought it was possible for me to think that a God of War game could be on the top of my list for Game of The Year 2018 - but damn. This hit all the right notes and if you just let yourself fall into the experience it's just simply one of the best games to come out in a long long time. Do yourself a favour and buy it. Perhaps get another copy for someone you care about. Expand
  2. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    If this is just a little taste of the amazing games to come i can't wait. I have not played it for many hours but it has already emerged me so much. The graphics the voice acting the game play the story.
    This game is simply incredible.
  3. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Incredible game. Impressive visuals and story. Combat is easy to pick up, but very deep if you want to get really into it. Great sense of a massive world filled with colorful and interesting characters. Definitely one of the best PS4 games.
  4. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    The Last of Us is arguably the greatest story based game ever made and God of War sits right next to it. God of War franchise has always been something special but this takes it to another level. Characters are interesting, the world is beautiful and the pacing of the game is spot on. I urge every PS4 owner to play this game. Support the developers and single player games because this gameThe Last of Us is arguably the greatest story based game ever made and God of War sits right next to it. God of War franchise has always been something special but this takes it to another level. Characters are interesting, the world is beautiful and the pacing of the game is spot on. I urge every PS4 owner to play this game. Support the developers and single player games because this game deserves all the praise it’s getting. Expand
  5. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Simplismente lindo, emocionante e desafiador, amei esse GOW, que venha mais.
  6. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This is so amazing, I loved everything about it, even the small conversations between the characters we so fun and interesting to listen to.
    One of the best games I’ve ever played.
    Graphics, game-play, music and story are all fantastic. Really feel bad for all those hardcore X-box fans In a world where everything is about online games and micro-transactions GOT shows that there is
    This is so amazing, I loved everything about it, even the small conversations between the characters we so fun and interesting to listen to.
    One of the best games I’ve ever played.
    Graphics, game-play, music and story are all fantastic.
    Really feel bad for all those hardcore X-box fans
    In a world where everything is about online games and micro-transactions GOT shows that there is still a HUGE! fan-base for quality single player games.
    Santa Monica team, please keep doing what you're doing
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  7. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    First of all I think this is the best God of War game "SO FAR". With this new implemented rpg elements that they added makes the game a masterpiece. With the environment, characters, and especially with the dialogues that sometimes can make you laugh and remember some scene from the previous games cause of the references.
  8. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Good story, awesome graphics, intuitive gameplay, and very entertaining. 10/10!
  9. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Una auténtica pasada, una historia muy bien acompañada del entorno y unas fantásticos combates. Unos gráficos insuperables en esta plataforma.
  10. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    As a child I was watching the gow playthroughs without understanding what it was, what is it all about.
    But I loved it back then, now that I've grown up, I see things differently, and I began to appreciate all the minor details in games. For me, god of war isn't just a game. Its a game-changer. It answers the question, no one did before. Graphic or gameplay? God of war answers with a
    As a child I was watching the gow playthroughs without understanding what it was, what is it all about.
    But I loved it back then, now that I've grown up, I see things differently, and I began to appreciate all the minor details in games. For me, god of war isn't just a game. Its a game-changer. It answers the question, no one did before. Graphic or gameplay? God of war answers with a simple, yet almost impossible answer, which is both. There is no need to talk about the music, the voice action or anything like that, this came from sony santa monica, we know it's gonna be perfect.
    What we didn't know, was that how the gameplay will feel after the "reboot"(Btw this is not a reboot)
    In my opinion, this game is 10/10 because it grew up, as for a child, all I wanted is to rage. As a grown up I'm different, and so are this game. They decided to capture their maturing audience, and please them with an experience like never before.
    thank you sony santa monica!
    10/10
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  11. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    As a hardcore god of war fan, this game is a masterpiece. Everything changes in life, and I believe that god of war deserved this change, and I am very happy to say that Santa Monica succeeded in giving this game a change. First of all, this game has a great opening that is just as epic as the previous ones. Another thing is the setting of the game, this game is now set in Norse mythologyAs a hardcore god of war fan, this game is a masterpiece. Everything changes in life, and I believe that god of war deserved this change, and I am very happy to say that Santa Monica succeeded in giving this game a change. First of all, this game has a great opening that is just as epic as the previous ones. Another thing is the setting of the game, this game is now set in Norse mythology and the new world is amazing, supporting characters are amazing, and the new combat system is also amazing, I really like the new Axe that Kratos has. I haven't played a lot since release but according to what I played, I know already that this game is a masterpiece. Expand
  12. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Отличное продолжение истории о похождениях Кратоса, шедевр!
  13. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I'm completely stunned, just finished GoW... Everything is perfect, to combat system, graphics, details, characters, dialogs, camera, action... I want to revive this 20h hours over and over. Thanks to you Santa Monica, thank you so much.
  14. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Beware of the trolls and kids who will spam 0 scores because they don't like to see something that they are not interested in succeed. This game is truly a visual masterpiece that transcends story telling and emotional driven, High action gameplay. A game you must simply play to believe. Outstanding job SMS
  15. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I think its hilarious how people will make a whole bunch of fake accounts and spam 0's on this game just to stop what this masterpiece truly deserves. Bunch of Trolls. This game is a MASTERPIECE.

    PLAY.IT.
  16. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This game offers a lot of high-quality content and is one of the best games on PS4.
    Gameplay and controlls are smooth and so are the levels.
    Graphics are looking stunning even on a console and on a PS4 PRO with 4k and HDR this is actually one of the best games I ve ever seen.
    I would definitely recommend.
  17. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Excellent game by an excellent developer a great game, a unique masterpiece.
  18. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This is something else, one of the best game ever made, such an outstanding job by santa monica studios.
    A true MASTERPIECE
  19. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Wonderful, it's a spectacular game!!! I am a big fan of GoW series and this game made me love Kratos.
  20. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This game is easily the greatest PS4 game I have ever played. The game-play is flat-out phenomenal and the combat is more devastating than ever. The scenery and the environment of the game looks incredible, ranging from the breath-taking mountains and lush forests. God of War is truly a masterpiece that I highly encourage others to play for themselves.
  21. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    In the times when single player games are almost dead, game director Cory Barlog descends upon us with a blast from the past dressed into new fancy clothing and reminds us, why we fell in love with the videogames in the first place.
    God of War has it all, gripping personal story, stunning graphics and systems, addictive gameplay and incredible artistic vision incorporated into all of it's
    In the times when single player games are almost dead, game director Cory Barlog descends upon us with a blast from the past dressed into new fancy clothing and reminds us, why we fell in love with the videogames in the first place.
    God of War has it all, gripping personal story, stunning graphics and systems, addictive gameplay and incredible artistic vision incorporated into all of it's aspects, everyone should at least give it a try. We got a complete game without glitches, DLC's and season passes on day one. This game will be the manual for coming years on how to do a good game right and this masterpiece of many talented minds just like Kratos will pass into legends. 10/10
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  22. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Best game.Best graphic design ,Best music,best art,best acting,best dialogs,awesome story line right to the depths, for me its 20/10 rating if it was possible,Worth every penny and the expirience is on another level.Congratzs on Sony,Santa monica and Cory Barlog for brining this to Livel.Thank you
  23. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Here, we are not gonna talk about consoles PS4 or Xbox, there's no place here for fanboys!! we want to talk about BEST GAMES and this is the best game GOD OF WAR, i don't think true gamers will disagree. Thanks for the developers for bringing us such an excellent game, well done!
  24. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Jogo esta incrivel, o melhor da franquia até o momento, todas as mudanças foram muito bem vindas
  25. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    My initial reaction was "This is not a God of War game in God of War Clothing". I went in expecting changes and had faith in the team to do right by the series. I'm glad I did, this is not just a beautiful game with a good story. But the God of War we know and love is still baked inside the new combat systems. There is still some crowd control management, a new variation on QTE that isn'tMy initial reaction was "This is not a God of War game in God of War Clothing". I went in expecting changes and had faith in the team to do right by the series. I'm glad I did, this is not just a beautiful game with a good story. But the God of War we know and love is still baked inside the new combat systems. There is still some crowd control management, a new variation on QTE that isn't as abusive as God of War Ascension, abilities are still necessary for over coming certain foes, and the like. The game takes a bit to lean you into these facts as it is not only longer than past games in the series, but it takes more care in easing you into those changes. At first it seems pretty bare, but after a few hours it start to open up to the player. Puzzles are still a thing thankfully and still have some of the machinations of past god of wars. I was scared that there would be a loss in large scale boss fights leading to large scale destruction, the spectacle is still very much alive in this game. The game does a great job of faking a nonlinear path with optional objectives and back tracking from a central hub world, allowing the player to go back an explore the other realms in the game. Just the right amount of openness so you're not lost in it and just the right amount of restricted path to keep you focused.

    Equally so Bear McCreary certainly delivers in changing the music for this new norse approach. He was the right pick given his past works in mixing various styles an instruments to create a unique sound while maintaining the soul of god of war. You won't always feel the fierce power that you would from say the Colossus at Rhodes fight in God of War 2, but you'll get a new kind of energy from the music that is distinctly God of War, but also re-inventing what it means to be God of War music at the same time. I couldn't have picked a better composer for the job.

    Accessibility is also handled nicely in the settings menu. For those who are hearing impaired and have trouble seeing small text, this game most definitely supports that breadth of features. Including a "Subtitle Speaker", "Subtitle Background" in two settings (light and dark), some button remapping, and features for handling environment interactions. Such as repeated Button Presses from Tap and Hold, Sprint input (press and hold X, or click L3), Stun Grabs, and input for the door Chisel mechanic which is either precision or single button. So hopefully this helps someone who is looking for this information. As a Game Dev myself (from a rival studio) I know how important this is for some people so I wanted to be sure this info was out there.

    Go into this game with an open mind and take in the great work and love that was put into it, you will not be disappointed.
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  26. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Já de início tenho que dizer sensacional, a muito tempo não tinha tanta alegria com um jogo, Santa Mônica arriscou muito, imagino as discussões internas para poder bater o “Machado” tendo em vista um jogo tão querido que tem milhões de fans ao redor do mundo devido estilo de jogo que sempre teve um sistema De câmera aérea com ritmo frenético dezenas de inimigos ao mesmo tempo armas deJá de início tenho que dizer sensacional, a muito tempo não tinha tanta alegria com um jogo, Santa Mônica arriscou muito, imagino as discussões internas para poder bater o “Machado” tendo em vista um jogo tão querido que tem milhões de fans ao redor do mundo devido estilo de jogo que sempre teve um sistema De câmera aérea com ritmo frenético dezenas de inimigos ao mesmo tempo armas de alcance e variações de diversos golpes onde a grande maioria se usava dois botões durante todo o jogo rs, para um sistema totalmente novo com uma nova câmera, muda todo o ritimo frenético para combates Mais estudados valorizando muito mais cada inimigo, usando uma arma totalmente nova e de médio alcance com novos sistemas de upgrades mais próximos dos mma, num mundo novo outra mitologia mostrando um kratos mais velho e com um filho sendo levado para uma aventura que tenho que dizer épica, tão boa quanto às anteriores, este estúdio está de parabéns por mudar tinham tudo para fazer o mesmo mas arriscam na maior das firstparty, deixo meu extremo respeito a vocês, God of war mais uma vez mostra o poder da Sony, a melhor coisa que apareceu nesta geração, nota 100!!! Expand
  27. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Absolutely stellar game. Rather than rehash all that has been said in the numerous reviews, I’d like to comment on the dialogue.
    While most will be impressed with the flashy visuals and fun combat system, I found myself completely enamored with the dialogue. Top notch script writing. The voice actors are incredible, their delivery was believable, and I felt engaged with the story. Atreus
    Absolutely stellar game. Rather than rehash all that has been said in the numerous reviews, I’d like to comment on the dialogue.
    While most will be impressed with the flashy visuals and fun combat system, I found myself completely enamored with the dialogue. Top notch script writing. The voice actors are incredible, their delivery was believable, and I felt engaged with the story. Atreus (the son) seemed JUST like a kid, and his little snide remarks about their journey had me cracking up.
    Example: A dwarf grabs Kratos’s axe and says he’s going to upgrade it, and Atreus says bewilderedly “...but we didn’t ask you to.” (Just play it - it’s much funnier in context)
    Another Example: Atreus wants to help someone they met on their travels and Kratos doesn’t want to, so he says, “Well, if mom were here, she would help the.” Kratos pretends he didn’t hear that and angrily asks, “What was that!?” Atreus says, “uhhh nothing.” Kratos says, “Yeah, that’s what I thought...” (there are a lot of little moments like that throughout.

    I particularly enjoy when Atreus is excited about his surroundings, acting like a typical little kid and Kratos gets impatient and annoyed.

    While they’re in the boat, Atreus asks Kratos to tell him a story and Kratos responds with the tortoise and the hare. Kratos: “There was a story about a tortoise and a hare. They wager on a race between them. The hare is too confident of victory and is foolish, while the hare is steady and disciplined. The tortoise wins.” Atreus: “You... *chuckles* haven’t told a lot of stories, have you?”

    The relationship between Kratos and his son are the best part of the story. I felt invested in the game and that rarely happens to me in games.

    I highly recommend this game. It’s easily among Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us Remastered as far as quality goes. This game could be competing for the best PS4 exclusive of this generation.
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  28. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This feeling that I feel while playing this game, reminds me of the way I felt when I came home from blockbuster and popped in the first god of war that dropped on the ps2. I remember how I felt when I saw the giant hydra in God of war on ps2. It was the biggest enemy I had ever faced back then.

    Bottom Line: game made me feel like I was playing the original god of war as a kid all over
    This feeling that I feel while playing this game, reminds me of the way I felt when I came home from blockbuster and popped in the first god of war that dropped on the ps2. I remember how I felt when I saw the giant hydra in God of war on ps2. It was the biggest enemy I had ever faced back then.

    Bottom Line: game made me feel like I was playing the original god of war as a kid all over again....
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  29. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. excelente ambientación , sistema de juego diferente pero no deja de trasmitir la misma sensaciones que anteriores GOD. el acompañamiento de atreus en la aventura no se hace para nada pesado como en otros juegos , mucha calidad gráfica y mimo en la mayorías de detalles Expand
  30. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    10/10
    The most polished game ever made . Sony Santa Monica has raised the bar too damn high for action games right now, any chance for other games can top it ? At least not this year in my opinion.
    Thank you Sony , thank you Cory for one of the best gaming experience.
  31. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    one of the best ps4 games ive ever seen awesome graphics ,story combat 10/10
  32. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Best looking game of the generation. Not only is the graphics great but the game itself feels fantastic. Getting those combo's in brings a big smile on my face. The new camera angle also works fantastic showing of how big and powerful Kratos really is.

    Over all fantastic game with fantastic game play elements. Has set the BAR very high for other single player studios. God of war
    Best looking game of the generation. Not only is the graphics great but the game itself feels fantastic. Getting those combo's in brings a big smile on my face. The new camera angle also works fantastic showing of how big and powerful Kratos really is.

    Over all fantastic game with fantastic game play elements. Has set the BAR very high for other single player studios.

    God of war will be GOTY!
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  33. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    This is the best game in this generation of gaming consoles. Until PS 5 comes is released no game is better or as immersive in the world as GoW. It is simple outstanding.
  34. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Playing this on my 55"4K OLED HDR TV with a pair of great headphones...
    When I got to Jörmungandr and heard him talk I could feel the rumble all through my body. What an amazing experience this has been.
    For the first time in a game I don't feel like rushing through it or running. Often times taking my time and slowing down to enjoy the dialogue between Kratos and BOY. The cast is great
    Playing this on my 55"4K OLED HDR TV with a pair of great headphones...
    When I got to Jörmungandr and heard him talk I could feel the rumble all through my body. What an amazing experience this has been.
    For the first time in a game I don't feel like rushing through it or running. Often times taking my time and slowing down to enjoy the dialogue between Kratos and BOY.
    The cast is great and the voice acting is topnotch. Nothing takes me out of the experience which nowadays seems too much to ask for.
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  35. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Deserves Game of the year, if you played it, you will understand why. A lot of hate is from false reviews and people who never played the game. This isn't about a console wars but the artistry and movement of the gaming industry as a whole. I wish the game can be enjoyed on all system but since it's a 1st party software. You will have to get a PS4.
  36. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Just Amazing....this game is awesome in every way...please, if you dont play yet, what you wait for?
  37. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Sony mostrou pra todos que é possível fazer algo bem feito, se houver dedicação e respeito...o jogo é tudo que God of War precisava ser e muito mais, parabéns a todos os envolvidos e muito obrigado!
  38. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    So, I'm like halfway through right now and I think I'm eligible enough to make a review based on my playtime (unlike a good few people here). Honestly, It's amazing. The combat at first seems basic, but that's what the average person who has only seen gameplay would say. By the time you familiarize yourself with the basics, they'd already throw a lot of xp your way to unlock a lot ofSo, I'm like halfway through right now and I think I'm eligible enough to make a review based on my playtime (unlike a good few people here). Honestly, It's amazing. The combat at first seems basic, but that's what the average person who has only seen gameplay would say. By the time you familiarize yourself with the basics, they'd already throw a lot of xp your way to unlock a lot of skills that help refine the combat, and the more you get better at it, you'll get into a combat flow of using all these skills and weaving them into each other seamlessly, and it's really fun cause you can really mix it up, especially when Atreus gets buff. This, like many others, is the journey, and not the destination kind of game. The destination doesn't seem that much but the journey that is undertaken makes for a great story. I don't think I need to say much on the graphics either, should speak for itself. My only gripe is how short it is but I know why and I can't expect a 200 hour epic with how refined and focused this is, it honestly makes up for it, but once I platinum, I'll just go back to Monster Hunter or such. Other than that, it's definitely worth the buy and I can't wait to see what the dedicated and talented team at Santa Monica have in store for us. Hopefully it won't be another 5 year long trek, although that would just assure me of its quality even more. Expand
  39. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Santa Monica Studio has made a game that I care about its characters from start to finish , amazing story , gorgeous graphics , spectacular world and meaningful characters.

    Easily 10/10
  40. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    This game is PURE amazing! i have no idea why there are so many illegitimate bad reviews, this game is a master piece, sure the first hour of the game is a huge change of pace for GOW but IT PICKS UP AND GETS RIGHT BACK INTO THE GOOD OL DAYS I'm almost positive some of these people haven't even played the game....
  41. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Esta nueva entrega de God of War es una compra asegurada, se reinventa de una manera excelente, el nuevo sistema de combate es genial, la banda sonora y los gráficos están a un nivel impresionante, y la historia es muy buena, te atrapa completamente y quieres seguir jugando para saber que es lo siguiente que ocurrirá. Super recomendado.
  42. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Bought this game 2 days ago and playing it non stop. I'll just rate some different categories from 1 to 10 below, what I like and don't like about this game.

    Graphics 10/10 As expected of Sony and Santa Monica, the reboot of God of War has fantastic graphics. The landscapes, mobs and creatures, as well as the protagonists are designed on a very high level and makes them look more
    Bought this game 2 days ago and playing it non stop. I'll just rate some different categories from 1 to 10 below, what I like and don't like about this game.

    Graphics 10/10

    As expected of Sony and Santa Monica, the reboot of God of War has fantastic graphics. The landscapes, mobs and creatures, as well as the protagonists are designed on a very high level and makes them look more believable. Although I must say that I really miss the godlike, flawless Kratos jawline :D.

    Story 10/10

    I think I'm like halfway-through now, and the main plot to this point has got me pretty hard. I like how the main focus is the education of Atreus by Kratos, and not just slaughtering all gods that come across you. The dwarven quests and treasure maps are also pretty cool and add a little bit more deepness into the open-world adventure.

    Characters 10/10

    I'm focusing mainly on the protagonists here. Kratos and Atreus are very well-written characters in God of War. Finally we get a more deeper look into Kratos' personality, who before was just an angry, vicious and screaming fella, and now is a caring father, who would give his life for the sake of his son. Kratos is still grumpy, but at least we can relate to him a little better, when he shows his human sides. Atreus feels generic from the first time we see him ingame. Like a son, who really wants to show his father, that he can stand for himself, fight and handle things alone without Kratos. Later on (spoiler alert!!!), when Kratos tells him that he's a god, we can feel his shift in personality, that he thinks he is invulnerable and unstoppable, as he begins to rebel against Kratos. This adds more tension and makes their relation even more interesting. But play the game yourself and you will know :).

    Music 9/10

    Epic, generic and sometimes ambient, the God of War soundtrack makes you feel the nordic atmosphere. From freezing landscapes to boss fights, the soundtrack doesn't fail to support the feeling of the game. Only thing I missed (to this point) is the original Kratos Soundtrack, that was playing in all games before. Gave me real chills and goosebumps whenever I heard it.

    Gameplay 10/10

    Compared to the old GOW games, the fighting system relies on more controlled actions, rather than fast combos like square,square,triangle with the Blades of Chaos. Kratos' Axe is his new main weapon and gives you the possibility to throw it to freeze enemies or proceed in the typical GOW riddles. The animations are smooth, haven't had any problems or bugs to date. And as announced, there are no eternal loading screens, that keep appearing whenever you enter a new area. This makes the game more fluid and smoother.

    Enemies, Bosses etc. 8/10

    Maybe I'll get some hate for this one, but after beating 10 golems and trolls in this game, seeing them over and over again feels kind of boring to me. Don't get me wrong, the fights can still be challenging, regarding the fact that they always get more HP and damage, but as far as I noticed they don't get any new moves and attacks that make them even more challenging than the ones before them. But nothing feels more epic, than beating a boss in GOW. I enjoyed every inch of the dragon boss battle, maybe it wasn't that challenging, but hell do they give you that f***ing nostalgia. So far this was my only critique point in this game.

    Conclusion 10/10

    For a hack&slay game, GOW offers to you more than you can imagine in this genre. Open world feeling, a challenging fighting system, interesting side quests, well rounded main story, an epic soundtrack and gorgeous graphics and animations. If this game doesn't get the Game of the Year Award, I don't know what will.

    Thanks for reading, and I hope my english wasn't all that bad. :D
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  43. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    I'd stay away from reviews and videos as they may contain spoilers. Having just finished the three main games on the PS3 this game has been a breath of fresh air. I have yet to finish the story but the direction the game has been taking is phenomenal. The camera work and animation are really great and for a first time try they are damn near perfect. The combat might seem lacking in theI'd stay away from reviews and videos as they may contain spoilers. Having just finished the three main games on the PS3 this game has been a breath of fresh air. I have yet to finish the story but the direction the game has been taking is phenomenal. The camera work and animation are really great and for a first time try they are damn near perfect. The combat might seem lacking in the beginning but around 1-2 hours or so into the game you can begin upgrading the axe getting new combos and attacks that really spruce things up, I have really liked the story so far. I was pleasantly surprised coming from the previous games. Was expecting more of the same but this is definitely different for the better. Expand
  44. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Este juego arraso con todo y la verdad que se merece todos estos logros, para mi gusto este juego se lleva la corona.
  45. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    God of War has returned better than ever. The game is incredible, beautiful and complex mechanics and almost perfect. The plot makes you tense and curious from beginning to end. The best God of War of all.
  46. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Un gran esfuerzo de Santa Mónica, un juego con mucho detalle, que combina lo mejor de varios títulos que ya conocemos y le suma el contenido de la mitología nórdica. El juego te mantiene enganchado todo el tiempo.
  47. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Compre la ps4 (solo por este juego,y obvio, por los exclusivos) el viernes que salio el juego y compre el juego esa misma tarde, en 3 dias me lo termine y como fan de la saga me encanto el cambio abismal que lograron hacer en esta entrega, no me convence el final del todo pero sigue siendo un juegazo. GOTY 10/10
  48. Apr 25, 2018
    10
    this game is beatfull. the best GoW game by FAR. awesome single player experience.
    Just hope they add a NEW GAME + for the hard core fans.
    few bugs where the enemy get stuck behind chest or scenary but nothing that ruin the imersion.
    if you HAVE a PS4 you NEED to get this masterpiece
  49. Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Only GOW could bring me back to the PS4 and the game made me realize what a smart decision it was not to sell it off coz without it i would have been missing out on playing one of the best games ever. Over the years most series have lost their charm but GOW keeps coming back stronger.
  50. May 8, 2019
    10
    The game is a masterpiece..
    From story, graphics,combat, characters,music..
    Waiting for the sequel
  51. Jan 5, 2019
    10
    Amazing game experience ever! Recommend for all who love deep and catch breath storytelling.
  52. Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is the a book movie game all at the same time that is masterfully executed
  53. Jan 6, 2019
    10
    great games just need to be games like god of war not bad services like many other so called games
  54. Jan 6, 2019
    10
    amazing visual godlike ost memorable characters and so much more this is the game of the generation
  55. Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war won game of the year and it must win the game of the decade century and history i doubt it will be any other game like this one not even the last of us part 2 or cyberpunk 2077
  56. May 31, 2019
    10
    Just a beautiful game. The new combat system works compeletly well for those who doubted that and it feel so much more satisfying and NO the axe isn't the only weapon you get in the game. Wonderful story with plot twist that can hit you like a train centering on the relationship between kratos and his son atreus and the evolution of kratos as he becomes a good parent struggling to forget his past
  57. Apr 29, 2019
    10
    O novo God of War do PlayStation 4 é sem dúvidas um dos melhores games de todos os tempos! Tudo nele é perfeito: a jogabilidade, gráficos, história, personagens e etc. É incrível pensar como Cory conseguiu reinventar a franquia de uma maneira que melhorasse ainda mais o que já era perfeito. 2018 já valeu por este jogo.
  58. Jun 27, 2019
    10
    Absolutely incredible and beautiful game!!! Everybody should try it. I finished this game 3 times and every time it was an exiting journey
    10/10 absolutely
  59. May 5, 2019
    10
    Best game of this generation. I honestly think, that only TLOU2 could top this brilliant game!
  60. Apr 29, 2019
    10
    This game was THE best game i have played in a LONG time. NO micro transactions and no monotization of this game. just plays as your suppose to play it. it was so good i had to get all the trophies and i rarely do that. i wish all other publishers would follow in this games footsteps and release games that are complete and not cut up to sell as future DLC crap. Thank you Sony once againThis game was THE best game i have played in a LONG time. NO micro transactions and no monotization of this game. just plays as your suppose to play it. it was so good i had to get all the trophies and i rarely do that. i wish all other publishers would follow in this games footsteps and release games that are complete and not cut up to sell as future DLC crap. Thank you Sony once again for releasing something worthy of playing. Expand
  61. May 6, 2019
    10
    Clearly 10/10 - God of War is one of the best PS4 exclusive games of all time. I had a lot of fun with God of War and it is also one of my favorite games. It's a masterpiece!
    All in all, there's not much to say about God of War. It's perfect. Nevertheless, I would like to go into some more detail!
    Story: The story is wonderful. You get into the action very quickly. The story also
    Clearly 10/10 - God of War is one of the best PS4 exclusive games of all time. I had a lot of fun with God of War and it is also one of my favorite games. It's a masterpiece!
    All in all, there's not much to say about God of War. It's perfect. Nevertheless, I would like to go into some more detail!

    Story: The story is wonderful. You get into the action very quickly. The story also starts very exciting and is also very exciting throughout the game. It's very sweet how the relationship between Kratos and his son Atreus develops over the course of the story. Because of this great story alone I can recommend God of War to everyone (even non-God of War fans)! By the way, I would also like to mention that the beard on Kratos looks very good!
    What definitely deserves a mention are the cutscenes. There has rarely been a game where the cutscenes looked so good. The cutscenes in God of War are qualitatively on a completely different level.

    Gameplay: The hack and slay gameplay in God of War has been implemented outstandingly well. Dodging and attacking feels really smooth. The gameplay isn't stagnant or anything at all. With Atreus you have a little help in God of War. Atreus can shoot different kinds of arrows, which is especially useful in many boss battles. Atreus was never disturbing. You can also buy new equipment for both characters (Kratos and Atreus) in God of War. But you don't have to grind much, because the end boss is also possible with weaker armor. So God of War isn't just a grind, like you know it from some role-playing games.

    Conclusion: I can really recommend God of War to anyone. Anyone who owns a PS4 should have played God of War. God of War is a true masterpiece and definitely one of the best Sony Exclusive games!
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  62. Jun 11, 2019
    10
    The best game that i've ever played this far. Non repetitive mission. Hardly i played a game like this !
  63. Jun 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just a legendary game.
    One of the greatest games in this generation.
    The soundtrack, graphics, gameplay, controls, ilumination, sound effects and the story, make this game like a truly aventure.
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  64. Jun 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kratos has change 90°,he became the father,teacher and the wise man who lead his son,the cooperating between them is amazing,and the plot twist that kratos returns to the blad of chaos was mindblowing,graphics and music are both charming;and the gameplay is new making it the best game of all time and it really deserve the title of ((game of the year 2018)) Expand
  65. Jun 24, 2019
    10
    me encanta este nuevo kratos , el juego parece una mescla entre the las the of us con un toque nordico me encanta
  66. Jul 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely a game of the year game.
    Haters who give 0 rating should play sea of thive and ignore this game.
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  67. Jan 7, 2019
    10
    All that I need to say - Game of the Year. They did a amazing Job with this game
  68. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Anyone who gave this game less than a 7 did not play it or does not know how to write an objective review. This is a close to a perfect game as any studio has gotten. It is a redemption of the series and a great new staring point for the series.
  69. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I enjoyed every second of the game.
    Santa Monica Studio THANK YOU !!!
  70. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    I dug up my old account just to give this a 10. Game developers take note..

    Good job Santa Monica. You brought gaming back to where it used to be no gimmicks, no loot boxes no multiplayer slum just pure artistry and fun. Thanks again, we will support this product til we depart..
  71. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Incredible....a big thanks to Santa Monica Studio for delivering this masterpiece to the Playstation community. Story-great...Characters-great...Graphics-great...Sound-great.....a must buy for any fan of gaming. As far as the scores of 0 for this game, nice try. Your Xbox sucks...but the good news is that mine does to. it is an expensive paper weight and dust collector. Because of thoseIncredible....a big thanks to Santa Monica Studio for delivering this masterpiece to the Playstation community. Story-great...Characters-great...Graphics-great...Sound-great.....a must buy for any fan of gaming. As far as the scores of 0 for this game, nice try. Your Xbox sucks...but the good news is that mine does to. it is an expensive paper weight and dust collector. Because of those reasons i certainly dont hate on the Playstation exclusives... I instead embrace and enjoy the higher quality provided by Sony.... I suggest you do the same and stop writing bogus reviews because you own a crappy system.... how is Bloodborne, or Last of Us, or Uncharted, or Horizon Zero Dawn on your Xbox....oh yes, as good as God of War...lol.....GOD OF WAR IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS AND YOUR REVIEWS TYPED FROM ENVY WONT CHANGE THAT. Expand
  72. May 24, 2019
    10
    The best exclusive on the PlayStation 4 and possibly the best game of this generation. Masterpiece in story gameplay and visuals.
  73. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    No doubt this will be goty,much longer than previously god of war games,i have first model
    of ps4 and truly the game is running very smoothly,excellent optimized,the gameplay,the graphics,the soundtrack and of course the story are amazing,congrats Santa Monica for years of work,well done!!!
  74. Apr 29, 2018
    10
    A true achievement in both story telling and gameplay. Well done Sony Santa Monica!
  75. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This is the best game ever! Thank you so much for this incredible experience!
  76. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    So... We have a masterpiece. This is (for me) the best game that was ever created, I loved every second of it. Story is amazing, combat system is glorious, the characters are all interesting and fun to interact with. Exploration and leveling are both expansive, side quests are great and fun to do. JUST BUY THIS GAME!! Show these greedy cash grabbers from EA/Activision that single-playerSo... We have a masterpiece. This is (for me) the best game that was ever created, I loved every second of it. Story is amazing, combat system is glorious, the characters are all interesting and fun to interact with. Exploration and leveling are both expansive, side quests are great and fun to do. JUST BUY THIS GAME!! Show these greedy cash grabbers from EA/Activision that single-player games are still here and going nowhere! Expand
  77. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    I literally bought a new TV because of this game. There is so much good and so little bad to say about this. God of War is a visual masterpiece of this generation. The scenery is gorgeous, the details are absolutely impressive and the PS4 (standard 1TB model) handles it with little to no frame-drops.
    To me, the story couldn't have been better. I don't even know who made this game, but
    I literally bought a new TV because of this game. There is so much good and so little bad to say about this. God of War is a visual masterpiece of this generation. The scenery is gorgeous, the details are absolutely impressive and the PS4 (standard 1TB model) handles it with little to no frame-drops.
    To me, the story couldn't have been better. I don't even know who made this game, but good **** job to them for writing a story that was long, but never felt tedious nor tiring. The characters work so well with each other and their environment, and the game knows when to be serious and when to let off some comic relief, which I don't think felt forced.
    To make this review short, I am going to list the few things, that I found to be more negative than positive, which are some combat mechanics. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the combat (I played the game on the second highest difficulty, which I found rather challenging, but fun), but the way the lock-on system works is somewhat a mess. Luckily, it's up to each individual player to decide how often they want to use the lock-on, which I only did when in 1v1 combat, because then it worked fine. Last negative thing, is that double-tapping the X button too fast will give the same result as a singular tap.
    Amazing game, I would recommend it to all PS4 players.
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  78. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    The Last of Us: Norse Mythology Edition is a pretty good game.

    Also everyone, be kind to our Xbox One owning brethren. They can't help the fact that they have no games.
  79. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    One of the best PS4 game. Stunning, immersive masterpiece! Не верьте хейтерам. Они ставят низкую оценку лишь из чувства зависти - не могут сыграть в этот шедевр и изливают желчь.
  80. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una obra maestra, el juego de esta generación y posiblemente de la anterior. Gráficos increíbles, una historia como nunca antes ha tenido la saga GoW, mecánicas frescas, masacres brutales, enemigos que te quitan la respiración y un mundo enorme en el que puedes vagar al gusto si quieres alargar el juego. Si de verdad te gustan los videojuegos es un título que no se puede dejar de jugar.

    Y para los idiotas que dicen que ni es hack&slash y que sin las espadas del caos GoW no es GoW... Bocachanclas, a mitad del juego recuperas las espadas del caos y las masacres de siempre vuelven pero más frenéticas que nunca.
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  81. Apr 25, 2018
    9
    As a gamer who's played passionately since the Atari 2600—up-to-and-including PC titles—God of War is THE best graphically advanced video game I've played yet.

    From the crisp visuals enhanced with the Pro model PlayStation 4—checkerboard or not—running on a top-shelf LG OLED C7P 4K HDR, to the rich, involved dynamic dialogue God of War is arguably the game of the generation. And I'm not
    As a gamer who's played passionately since the Atari 2600—up-to-and-including PC titles—God of War is THE best graphically advanced video game I've played yet.

    From the crisp visuals enhanced with the Pro model PlayStation 4—checkerboard or not—running on a top-shelf LG OLED C7P 4K HDR, to the rich, involved dynamic dialogue God of War is arguably the game of the generation. And I'm not even a big fan of action games.

    Every step forward feels earned in this game. Feels like a worthwhile investment. At first I was worried I'd feel tethered with the tag-along Timmy. But, after finishing the title I wouldn't have wanted to play it any other way.

    Also, the hybrid linear/open-world game design was refreshing and rewarding.

    Beautifully and masterfully done. Bravo, Corey Barlog, and thank you.
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  82. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    THIS IS GOD OF GAME ! If you think that real gamer as yourself, You must playing this game.
  83. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Plan on getting this game, even if it is a few months from now, it will be an enjoyable experience.
  84. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    A True visual masterpiece that transcends story telling like never before. If you've played the previous God of War games you are going to be absolutely blown away. and if you haven't , your still gonna have an amazing experience. GOTY for sure
  85. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    10 out 10. Congrats to Santa Monica. It's gonna be one of the best game of this generation.
  86. May 11, 2019
    10
    este es el mejor juego exclusivo de ps4, buenas graficas,buena jugabilidad y buena historia. lo peor es que tiene una cantidad de bugs un poco alta y falta de un boss mas como otro dragon o un dios mas

    compra recomendada por
  87. Apr 24, 2019
    10
    One of the best video games in the history of the industry.
    Great story, game-play, graphics, character.
    An almost perfect package.
    Thank you Cory Barlog, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and the whole team behind this magnificent piece of art.
  88. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    best game everr
    best game ever
    best graphics
    best history
    best combat
    best game
    best game ps4
  89. Jul 7, 2019
    10
    The game differed our roots from what was the story became the most simple story about the father of his son, the Hebin in the journey of the game seems beautiful, but the sense of repetition Bosse weak but excellent sides as a recommended in the game, do not rush and describe reviews and take the right decision
  90. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Greatest game/movie of all time .......................................................... Score lol.... 10 of 10 does not represent any thing ...
  91. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    This game is great I played for 5 hours straight last night. Now that being said I love my Xbox one X and I love my PS4. PPl grow up and stop using this platform and scoring system because your a fanboy of one of the systems. I’m reading reviews and seeing ppl using this game to slam Xbox while also seeing Xbox fanboys using this game to slam ps for how there exclusives turn out, that’sThis game is great I played for 5 hours straight last night. Now that being said I love my Xbox one X and I love my PS4. PPl grow up and stop using this platform and scoring system because your a fanboy of one of the systems. I’m reading reviews and seeing ppl using this game to slam Xbox while also seeing Xbox fanboys using this game to slam ps for how there exclusives turn out, that’s not what this system was made for and your in a way ruining what this is all about. I’m not interested in the fact you gave GOW a 0 cause you have an Xbox and I’m equally not interested in your 10 simply cause it was made by Sony. Come on here and be honest after playing the game and give it a game review not a system review. This game is a great deal of fun and looks great I like the new changes. I am a huge tomb raider fan and this is nothing like that game so that’s a lie. This is more of a technical hack and slash while Tomb is not. The changes to the controls make this game less of a button masher and more of a thinker. You have to be more careful with how and who you attack while using your son to distract and kill. I will say so far the story feels a little diffrent from the past games but the situation is different so that makes sense. Also just because it’s a father and a son fighting together to reach a place does not make it a last of us clone. As a matter of fact that’s all these two games have in common and that’s not even the same. To sum up a lot of you ppl simply need to grow up I’m sick of seeing gamers giving games lower or higher scores trying to level out the overall score and system hating. You have no power you have no control and let’s be honest If you think giving a game you love a 5 to level the overall score is some noble self sacrifice your wrong it’s just stupid. Expand
  92. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    I think it's safe to say that there hasn't been a game that's lived up to its hype like this since 2015 when Bloodborne was released. The game is nothing short of phenomenal.

    I was skeptical about a reboot, not because of the gameplay and narrative changes, but because the series essentially concluded in God of War 3. The series was done in my mind, and I'd gotten everything I wanted
    I think it's safe to say that there hasn't been a game that's lived up to its hype like this since 2015 when Bloodborne was released. The game is nothing short of phenomenal.

    I was skeptical about a reboot, not because of the gameplay and narrative changes, but because the series essentially concluded in God of War 3. The series was done in my mind, and I'd gotten everything I wanted out of it. But I went ahead and pre-ordered this one anyway, and it definitely got me interested in another round of mythological adventure by presenting so many new aspects to the series, from the completely reworked gameplay, to the focus on the narrative and to Kratos himself as a character.

    This isn't your dad's God of War, most certainly not. But it's still definitely God of War, and Kratos's journey as a character is finally becoming more than just the two-dimensional irredeemable tantrum-throwing crybaby that we all still unironically love. Kratos is now much more than that, and with the context of the previous games on your side, you'll end up getting a really strong attachment to what his character has become and to the narrative as it plays out, and you'll definitely catch certain themes repeating themselves through a new perspective that really drives home a powerful message.

    Graphics-wise, it's probably the best looking PS4 game alongside the Shadow of the Colossus rework, and the game gives you plenty to do in it's semi-open world, packed with locations to explore and sidequests to complete that don't feel like side-stories so much as fitting neatly into the main story should you choose to go off the main path and do some exploring, all of which never prove pointless as there is always a sweet reward waiting for you at the end of everything you do, be it a sidequest or just generally exploring.

    The combat is much slower and more paced than previous entries, and it requires a mix between attack and defense that you need to balance well in order to succeed. It feels almost like Dark Souls in a sense, with how strategy will come into play. It also feels almost like Dark Souls in that the game can be go f*** yourself hard. Once you get the hang of it, though, you'll find a deeply rewarding combat system that always feels challenging, sometimes overwhelming, but rewards those who understand it and can keep a cool head throughout encounters. So basically what I'm saying is that God of War is basically the Dark Souls of Norse mythology, though faster paced.

    Atreus, Kratos's new kid son, is more of a sidekick than anything else. You're free to treat him as another addition to your arsenal in combat, as he will act on his own and assist you without you having to do anything, and you can also give him specific commands when you want him to do something specific, like interrupt an enemy's attack with some arrows and such. As the game progresses, he becomes more and more useful to you, and never once feels like a liability. Outside of combat he is, of course, the second half of the narrative of the game, the dynamic between Kratos and Atreus always being at the center of everything you do in the game, never once leaving the perspective of the two as the story unfolds and the stakes are raised.

    There's really only one moment in the game that took me out of the experience and made me feel like I was playing a video game, and it's a pretty bad bit of gameplay that I hope they patch to make it so it plays itself, because it would be better for both the gameplay and the narrative if it were the case, and when it happened I deducted 2 points from my score of it, bringing it down to a 7 out of 10 instead of the 9 it was cruising at beforehand. But after thinking about it for a bit, I'm more than willing to forgive one single bit of iffy gameplay design in the context of all the rest of the absolutely brilliant things the game has going for it, and the game brings everything together wonderfully in the end to add that last point to the score.

    God of War isn't a perfect game, but it's definitely one of the best you can get your hands on, on the PS4, and in my eyes, it's absolutely everything it needs to be. Almost nothing feels out of place here, and everything feels like it's there for a reason. The game feels entirely complete, both as a game and a story, which isn't something you see often these days.

    And all while being single-player only with no monetization bulls***, no less. Single-player, story-driven games are far from dead, and this game proves it, on top of being proven by all of Sony's other first-party games.

    This game deserves all the praise it gets.
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  93. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Большое и красивое приключение с отличной драматургией. Планка качества задрана до уровня Одни из Нас. Приятно видеть как разработчики и Кори Барлог преобразили игру !
  94. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Just sat down for 7 hours straight playing God of War #GameOfTheCentury
    It is one of the best experiences I've had with a game in many lifetimes.
  95. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Should you buy it?

    Yes. Unless you are actively tired of open world action games, or games with an abundance of violence, you will want to play God of War.
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  96. Nov 27, 2018
    10
    Uma das melhores experiencias que tive nos últimos anos.
    Kratos esta de volta, mais completo e complexo do que nunca!
    Jogo grande longo, e as vezes é normal se confundir entre um RPG ou Action Sandbox.
    10/10
  97. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    its a masterpiece, one of the most beautiful games then i played., together with ocarina of time.
  98. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    This was the easiest game I've ever given a 10 before. The one continuous shot, solid rpg elements, reworked combat system and father son bond have this game set up for GOTY for sure. It's the best game I've played in years.

    For you xbox users I highly recommend just selling your system for a ps4 purely for this game. Absolutely amazing game I really can't give enough praise.
  99. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    I was pretty skeptical about this game being a reboot yet a direct sequel at the same time. I'm glad to say I was wrong to be. The dev team did an excellent job crafting both story and world. The use of colors and lighting by the developer are out of this world and simply jaw dropping at many points of the game. Well done.
  100. Jun 11, 2019
    10
    One of the best video games I've had the fortune to play, just a **** 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. 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.