God of War Reviews

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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 21, 2018

Sony Santa Monica has evolved Kratos in God of War and in the process delivered a technical and narrative showpiece that any PS4 fan should be proud of.

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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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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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9 / 10
Apr 26, 2018
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Apr 11, 2018

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

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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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9 / 10.0
Jan 19, 2022

God Of War on PC is unsurprisingly the same amazing game it was on PS4 back in 2018, although its pain points are more blatant years later. The visuals, narrative and stunning experience however do not disappoint and remain as impactful as they've always been. It also helps that this is so far, Sony's best port to PC in terms of optimization. This is well worth picking up, whether or not it is your first time.

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Jan 14, 2022

While picking this up may not be worth it for those who own the PS5 version, for those who played it on PS4 the PC port is a visual feast, it offers significant improvements over this already legendry title and the definitive way to play God of War.

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9.7 / 10.0
Jan 12, 2022

Whether you are a lover of the original series or new gods of war, it does not matter: give it a chance, you will hardly regret it.

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95 / 100
Jan 12, 2022

If you don’t own any PlayStation consoles and this is your first chance to play God of War, then this is your call to action. It’s worth it: there’s a reason everyone was obsessed with this game. God of War lives up to the hype, and it hasn’t aged since its release. All the reasons God of War was so good the first time around haven’t gone anywhere.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jan 12, 2022

One of the best games of recent years gets even better, courtesy of a superb port and content that has withstood the march of time with aplomb.

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5 / 5
Apr 11, 2018

This new chapter in the hack and slash franchise freshens up the gameplay for a thrilling experience that will please fans

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Apr 30, 2018

God of War ticks all the boxes; it looks stunning, combat is satisfying, offers an emotionally gripping campaign and a variety of things to do once you've completed the main story. While some fans of the series may be worried about the overhaul of the franchise, we think it was a great idea and we really can't wait for the next in the series – whenever that might be.

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Apr 17, 2018

God of War's reboot is a triumph.

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9.5 / 10.0
Apr 12, 2018

In God of War, story and gameplay unite for a gripping, memorable journey with unerring focus. Kratos' new beginning is masterfully written, emotionally resonant, and a thrilling challenge.

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Apr 11, 2018

Instead of a tired, bored tale of vengeance, Sony has revived a god.

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JVL
Malcolm89
Top Critic
20 / 20
Apr 12, 2018

We had to wait 5 years to get a new episode of the God of War franchise, but it was worth it. After getting lost with its previous episode, the serie returns to the top, which it has already known in the past. Managing the father-son relationship works great and Atreus is more than just an awkward NPC. All the elements of the puzzle fit perfectly and naturally to offer a memorable adventure that proves that risk taking can pay off. Even if he loses some of his excessiveness, Kratos has never been so indisputable in your library. It is impossible to miss this God of War if you own a PlayStation 4, the game takes a clear lead over the competition for the title of the GOTY 2018.

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Wccftech
Top Critic
10 / 10.0
Apr 12, 2018

God of War proves that if there was anything that Kratos learned during his time in Grecian lands, it's how to have a proper adventure. Now that he is a little bit older, wiser, and more experienced, it's time for him to start to pass the torch on and become a family man.

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M3
Top Critic
9 / 10
Apr 12, 2018

God of War manages to point out a new direction for the franchise. The fantastic environments, moving storyline and fierce combat makes this game an absolute must for every Playstation 4-owner.

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