God of War Reviews

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EGM
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Apr 12, 2018

A fascinating story, sublime mechanics, and a beautiful world come together in an experience that is about as confident of a step forward as the God of War series could make.

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ACG
Top Critic
Buy
Apr 16, 2018
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97 / 100
Apr 12, 2018

One of the most ambitious and well done video games ever made. God of War is almost the perfect evolution that the Hack & Slash genre needed.

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10 / 10.0
Apr 18, 2018

God of War reinvigorates an ageing series with a Kratos you can care for, a host of new characters that are both exceptionally acted and wonderfully written with action and exploration that sets new standards for games of this ilk going forward. It's a triumph in storytelling and design, making it one of the most exceptional experiences gaming has ever seen.

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10 / 10.0
Apr 18, 2018

God of War is a genre redefining epic, a triumph for SCI Santa Monica, and the single best reason to own a PS4 in 2018.

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9.5 / 10.0
Apr 17, 2018

God of War takes everything good about the franchise and elevates it. Almost every aspect is polished to a fine sheen, with a particular standout being the world itself, and the new emphasis on telling a mature and meaningful story that explores remarkably complex themes. God of War sets a new bar for storytelling and world building in games, and transforms Kratos from a one note character to a fascinating man with a story worth hearing. If you have a PS4, this is a must have title.

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Daily Dot
Top Critic
Apr 12, 2018

Full of genuine surprises, thrilling action, and emotionally grounded in almost every moment, this God of War is easily the best entry in a long series that had no right to reinvent itself so well.

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9.8 / 10.0
Apr 24, 2018

"God of War" is the culmination that the series always had the potential to be. Better yet, it's just the beginning of a new legend forged by the God of War.

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PCMag
Top Critic
Apr 27, 2018

God-slayer Kratos returns to intense, bloody combat in this action-adventure reboot that brings dramatic changes to the God of War formula.

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10 / 10.0
May 2, 2018

After a long absence, Kratos manages to beat his toughest opponent yet: loss of relevance. Kratos' latest adventure takes risks by re-imagining what a God of War game is supposed to be, ultimately rewarding players with a wonderfully, refreshing take on the longstanding franchise. The changes in combat and perspective will admittedly be polarizing to series purists. If you get beyond that, though, God of War is not just the best game in the series, it's one of the best games ever made, period.

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Apr 20, 2018

It's been worth the wait.

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9 / 10
Jan 12, 2022

Big, brash, and surprisingly poignant, God of War arrives on PC in fine shape. Don't pass up this chance to play a console classic.

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PCMag
Gabriel Zamora
Top Critic
Jan 12, 2022

Kratos, the god slayer, gets a new look, fresh tools, and a Norse pantheon to cut down in this dramatic, exciting shake-up of the classic God of War franchise.

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5 / 5.0
Jan 12, 2022

There isn’t much I can say about God of War beyond the PC-specific enhancements that hasn’t already been talked about to death at this point. It still excels, in every sense of the word. From story and gameplay to visuals and soundtrack, this game has it all.

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GameXplain
GameXplain
Top Critic
Loved
Jan 12, 2022
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ACG
Jeremy Penter
Top Critic
Buy
Jan 12, 2022
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9 / 10.0
Jan 12, 2022

The Phantom of Sparta makes its debut on PC with a port of remarkable workmanship, which inherits all the merits of the masterpiece of Santa Monica Studio and enhances them.

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Jan 12, 2022

God of War’s PC port is a must-have for fans of games with seamless combat and gorgeous graphics. Kratos’ story and character development as a father and mourning husband presents players with a heartbreakingly beautiful tale accompanied by vivid depictions of Norse mythology. Its visuals create immersive arenas to battle the living and the undead in over 40 hours of story gameplay. Whether fans are experiencing God of War for the first time or are weathered veterans of the franchise, nearly everyone can enjoy God of War’s PC port.

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Olly Smith
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Jan 12, 2022

God of War is a narrative gem. What it lacks in pacing and agency, it more than triumphs in writing, acting, and directing. What it results in is a deeply emotive story about a familial relationships and the ties that bind us. With a sequel just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get into this series. As part of Sony’s directive to bring more of its beloved franchises to PC, I’m glad it settled on one of the PS4’s most popular titles.

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9.5 / 10.0
May 12, 2018

God of War goes all out in delivering a fantastic story, brutal combat, lovely visuals, and tons of content. This is easily a strong contender for one of the best games released this generation.

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