God of War Reviews

God of War is ranked in the 100th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Unscored
Apr 22, 2018
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Unscored
Jan 12, 2022

God Of War is a fantastic action-adventure epic with beauty, bleakness and heart. Believe the hype: it really is very good.

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Apr 12, 2018

The latest entry in the God of War series feels older and wiser, and is fun as hell to play.

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Unscored
Apr 12, 2018

A more nuanced Kratos makes the new 'God of War' a mighty success

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Aug 14, 2018

God of War is a true blockbuster sure to impress long-time fans and newcomers alike.

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10 / 10.0
Apr 12, 2018

God of War is an epic reboot of an epic franchise. The evolution of Kratos could have gone horribly wrong. Instead, Santa Monica Studio has given the franchise the treatment it deserves. This new narrative tone has heart, and serves to make Kratos much more relatable in his new role as protector, while remaining as brutal as past installments. Reworked and improved combat options make for an enjoyable and customizable experience, and phenomenal audiovisual performance ensures that each trip to the mythical lands before the Vikings is a wonderfully grisly experience. God of War is a must-buy experience well worth the wait.

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10 / 10
Apr 12, 2018
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100 / 100
Apr 12, 2018

It's very rare that a game grabs me this completely, but God of War is, without a doubt, an early contender for Game of the Year. It's flawless in its execution, and the new benchmark for action titles. Well done, Santa Monica Studios, and thanks for taking us on this entirely new adventure.

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GamingTrend
David Flynn
Top Critic
90 / 100
Jan 12, 2022

God of War on PC does have a few strange issues, but it is the best way to play the game if your PC is powerful enough. DLSS does a great job at reducing the load, but if you want an increase in quality over the PS5 version you will need a rig capable of handling it.

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Apr 12, 2018

Kratos returns older and wiser, but exhilaratingly brutal in a story that deftly intertwines family drama and mythological epic

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Apr 11, 2018

One of the most gorgeous, spectacular and impactful blockbusters of the generation

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9 / 10
Apr 26, 2018
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5 / 5 stars
Jan 12, 2022

With a surprisingly heartfelt story, witty and memorable characters, restlessly satisfying combat, in an expansive and well-optimized hand-crafted world - simply put, God of War is a must-play game.

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VGC
Top Critic
Jan 12, 2022

Even if you’ve played God Of War on the PS4, it’s more than worth going back for another trip up the mountain.

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GameMAG
xtr
Top Critic
10 / 10
Apr 12, 2018

God of War has a great story and sets a new level in almost everything: from epic boss battles to the world building. And if you haven't bought a PlayStation 4 Pro with a 4K TV yet, now it's the right time to do it, if you want to see the peak of what entertainment industry of the 2018 can offer.

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10 / 10
Apr 12, 2018

God of War is a special game. This reimagining of the famous PlayStation franchise elevates the series in unexpected ways, without forgetting the core tenets that made Kratos a fan-favourite to begin with. This is a sprawling single player epic with an abundance of secrets and a storyline that keeps you hooked from start-to-finish. While it borrows liberally from other action adventure greats, its unique combat and outstanding artistic direction separate it from its immediate peers. A truly impressive achievement.

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95 / 100
Apr 12, 2018

Rest assured that another hallmark of the series, visceral combat, is also back and better than ever.

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9.7 / 10.0
Apr 12, 2018

God of War is the best thing happened to PlayStation 4 since Bloodborne. Nothing is out of place, nothing is ordinary. The art direction is amazingly inspired, the combat system is really deep and engaging, and everything on screen is, hands down, unlike anything else you ever saw on the PlayStation 4. Honestly, there's no reason not to play this new masterpiece from Santa Monica Studio.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
10 / 10.0
Apr 12, 2018

God of War is, simply put, the best PS4 game I have played in the console's life-cycle. I can't stop thinking about its world and characters. I had so much fun exploring it and taking on its combat. I wanted more, and the game delivers. After having hesitations about the direction I thought the game was going, I am thrilled to report that all of my concerns were nullified within the first hour of the game. This is the true evolution of the series, and quite possibly the best game of the year. Well at least so far.

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Gaming Nexus
Randy Kalista
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Apr 12, 2018

This is a skull-smashing story about making mistakes and taking responsibility. While hacking and slashing their enemies, a father and son build bonds of love and loyalty. God of War is a minor masterpiece.

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