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God of War - Playstation 4

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  • A New Beginning: His vengeance against the gods of Olympus far behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the lands of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive and teach his son to do the same
  • Second Chances: As mentor and protector to a son determined to earn his respect, Kratos is faced with an unexpected opportunity to master the rage that has long defined him. Questioning the dark lineage he’s passed on to his son, he hopes to make amends for the shortcomings of his past; Number of Players: 1 player; ESRB Content: Blood and gore|Intense violence|Strong language; Genre: Action / Adventure
  • Midgard and Beyond: Set within the untamed forests, mountains, and realms of Norse lore, God of War features a distinctly new setting with its own pantheon of creatures, monsters, and gods
  • Vicious, Physical Combat, with an intimate, over the shoulder free camera that brings the action closer than ever, combat in God of War is up close, frenetic, and unflinching. Kratos’ axe: powerful, magic and multi faceted is a brutal weapon as well as a versatile tool for exploration

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From Santa Monica Studio and creative director Cory Barlog comes a new beginning for one of gaming’s most recognizable icons. Living as a man outside the shadow of the gods, Kratos must adapt to unfamiliar lands, unexpected threats, and a second chance at being a father. Together with his son Atreus, the pair will venture into the brutal Norse wilds and fight to fulfill a deeply personal quest.
• Bold New Beginning — His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive…And teach his son to do the same. This startling reimagining of God of War deconstructs the core elements that defined the series—satisfying combat; breathtaking scale; and a powerful narrative—and fuses them anew.
• A Second Chance — Kratos is a father again. As mentor and protector to Atreus, a son determined to earn his respect, he is forced to deal with and control the rage that has long defined him while out in a very dangerous world with his son.
• A Darker, More Elemental World — From the marble and columns of ornate Olympus to the gritty forests, mountains, and caves of Pre Viking Norse lore, this is a distinctly new realm with its own pantheon of creatures, monsters, and gods. With an added emphasis on discovery and exploration, the world will draw players in to explore every inch of God of War’s breathtakingly threatening landscape—by far the largest in the franchise.
• Vicious, Physical Combat — With an over the shoulder free camera that brings the player closer to the action than ever before, fights in God of War mirror the pantheon of Norse creatures Kratos will face: grand, gritty, and grueling. A new main weapon and new abilities retain the defining spirit of God of War while presenting a vision of violent conflict that forges new ground in the genre. Mature 17 plus.


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Bold New Beginning

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… And teach his son to do the same.

A Second Chance

Kratos is a father again. As mentor and protector to Atreus, a son determined to earn his respect, he is forced to deal with and control the rage that has long defined him while out in a very dangerous world with his son.

Exploration

A Darker, More Elemental World

From the marble and columns of ornate Olympus to the gritty forests, mountains, and caves of Pre-Viking Norse lore, this is a distinctly new realm with its own pantheon of creatures, monsters, and gods.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
8,535 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, storyline and graphics of the video game. For example, they mention it's an epic adventure game with a clever plot that unfolds largely as you play. They also appreciate the performance, and voice acting. Opinions are mixed on combat and understandability.

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770 customers mention744 positive26 negative

Customers find the grandness of the game remarkable, epic, and well put together. They also say it's one of the best action adventure games of 2018. The gameplay is pretty fun, and the game is well put-together.

"...There's a skill tree that cater to how you want to play: defensive, offensive, focus on physical or magical attacks, range vs close combat, master a..." Read more

"...The gameplay is pretty fun it’s not the Last of Us it’s more of an action game now you have the Leviathan axe where you can chain combos and team up..." Read more

"...The game is very well designed, and a joy to play; the story is compelling, and original, immersive, and unintrusive...." Read more

"...Each sound effect feels so perfectly placed, and sounds excellent...." Read more

304 customers mention283 positive21 negative

Customers find the storyline pretty good, with the narrative unfolding largely as they play. They also say the overall plot cleverly plays with Norse mythology, making the battles epic and endless. Customers also mention that the story is spectacular with exciting boss fights. They say the game has been modernized to fit with today's standards and the adventure is spectacular.

"...-Story:As mentioned before, very mature yet dark. The story is more narrative driven and has more character development than past games where..." Read more

"...The game is very well designed, and a joy to play; the story is compelling, and original, immersive, and unintrusive...." Read more

"...-The story is good but not exceptional or a masterpiece. Other games have done this better, like The Last of Us.-Text size feels kinda small...." Read more

"...The new Game Mechanics with the great narrative makes this game a must have." Read more

229 customers mention229 positive0 negative

Customers find the graphics in the game amazing, jaw-dropping, and strong. They also say the game nails the Norse aesthetics and has a beautiful palette of colors. Customers also say there's no shortage of drop-dead gorgeous settings.

"...The game has beautiful environment and the lighting is very impressive. It runs1080p 30fps on PS4 (original or slim)..." Read more

"...The Game nails the Norse aesthetics and Kratos and Atreus look great especially Kratos, who now sports a thick beard...." Read more

"...The Good:-The visuals are simply stunning. The game looks better than most games on max settings on PC and goes to show how much of a..." Read more

"...The graphics are detailed and beautiful with some gorgeous vistas along with great sound and music along with some really good voice acting, such..." Read more

116 customers mention116 positive0 negative

Customers find the value of the video game software to be awesome, worth picking up, and worth the price. They say the game is an overall great experience with no wasted moments. Customers also mention that the first playthrough was absolutely awesome and one of the best paced games they've played in recent years.

"...joy to play; the story is compelling, and original, immersive, and unintrusive...." Read more

"...I purchased my new PS4 just for this game and so far, I have to say it's worth it." Read more

"...Still, it's a game worth picking up." Read more

"...finished the game yet, but playing through the game truly is a marvelous experience...." Read more

60 customers mention47 positive13 negative

Customers like the performance of the video game. They say it's visually stunning, functionally outstanding, and plays fine. They also say it hasn't had any problems and works best with PlayStation 4 Pro. Customers also say the story is exciting, excellent, and touching. They find absolutely no glitches while playing the game.

"...For the most part, the camera views are smooth and work pretty well, with only an occasional view issue...." Read more

"...Even in 1080p the game looks amazing. I have found absolutely no glitches while playing this game which is a plus in todays gaming standards...." Read more

"...of a masterpiece combining rpg elements in a way that works wonderfully for this game...." Read more

"...The problem is that it does both of those systems poorly...." Read more

55 customers mention51 positive4 negative

Customers find the voice acting in the game fantastic, with well-developed characters. They also appreciate the simple character customization and unique looking characters. Customers also say the game brings depth to Kratos' character, allowing him to grow and show emotion.

"...The story is more narrative driven and has more character development than past games where you're just full of rage and kill everything in sight...." Read more

"...It's a near flawless implementation.-Characters are extremely well fleshed out, and are not the 2 dimensional characters you're used to in..." Read more

"...Another addition to the new game is the active participation of your supporting character..." Read more

"...vistas along with great sound and music along with some really good voice acting, such as Christopher Judge (Teal’c from Stargate)...." Read more

72 customers mention39 positive33 negative

Customers are mixed about the combat. Some find it more tactical, incredible, and fluid. They also say the enemies are fierce and the graphics are next level. However, other customers say the combat is clunky, the story is anti-climatic, and the boss fights are super hard. They say the fighting is not fun at all and the story has little game control.

"...There's a skill tree that cater to how you want to play: defensive, offensive, focus on physical or magical attacks, range vs close combat, master a..." Read more

"...Boss Fights. Good for the most part but some boss fights are recycled. You fight the same troll four times in a row throughout your playthrough...." Read more

"...-The combat has a near perfect pacing with every single move feeling that it has it's place...." Read more

"...With you mostly fighting 5 types ALL the time and the executions are very lacking and not as epic and goring as they once were...." Read more

71 customers mention40 positive31 negative

Customers are mixed about the understandability of the video game. Some mention that it's challenging for even the most experienced gamer, with fun combat that requires a lot of skill. However, others say that it is frustrating and difficult to navigate.

"...feel really powerful, and Atreus is useful as well and never feels like a burden...." Read more

"...Cons:Side Missions, feel like busy work and sometimes feel like they are added to pad the length of game.Boss Fights...." Read more

"...Not to mention the combat is challenging...." Read more

"...It's only difficult to navigate because the world is full of twists and turns and detours by design; because GOW games have always been designed..." Read more

A Masterpiece. A MUST Buy
5 Stars
A Masterpiece. A MUST Buy
One of the best (if not the best) games of this console generation so far.This is a dark, mature action adventure game that will last around ~20-30 hour game (with no filler content) depending on how much you explore, and difficulty level you selected with emphasis on quality over quantity.The game has a very nice pacing/progression system that feels very natural. The game does not hand hold you, or set you to your own devices; rather gives you enough information to figure things out on your ownDifferent from past God of War (GOW) games is that, this game is a over shoulder 3rd person view vs isometric view (camera with birds eye view panning in and out). The camera is very tight fixed, and behind kratos making it more grounded and personal. Entire game is pretty much one-shot (assuming you don't get any game over screen).The game has beautiful environment and the lighting is very impressive. It runs1080p 30fps on PS4 (original or slim)4k 30fps, and performance mode 1080 60fps (dips at times) on the PS4 ProIf you play on PS4 pro it's preferred you play at 30fps. The combat this time around is less combo based than past games, and more methodical as it's more about precision hits, quick turns*, and dodging; being aware of your surroundings due to the fixed over the shoulder view. So 60fps is not really necessary unless maybe you're playing on the hardest difficulty mode. * For quick turns there's a learning curve to keep form being disoriented during right corridors.Sound is amazing. Get your headset or home theater system ready because you're in for a treat as the game has really nice surround sound option. Does not support 3D audio in the PlayStation Platinum headset which is disapointing. Hope they add it in, in the future.Music typical for GOW games with drums, string instruments and orchestral vocals that really gets you pumped upThere are some audio ques that help unlock hidden items so keep an ear outInteraction/dialogue with kratos and his son feel very real and not dialed in or exaggerated. very nice banter between the two and other characters as well-Story:As mentioned before, very mature yet dark. The story is more narrative driven and has more character development than past games where you're just full of rage and kill everything in sight. Each character has complex motivations in what they're set out to doTakes place in Norse mythology instead of GeekThe main plot is that Kratos' wife has died and she wants her ashes spread from the highest mountainKratos takes his son with him on this journey and through a bonding experience they both grow stronger as they reach their final destination. the journey isn't that simple as it seems as there are twist and turns along the way and enemies they have to faceYou do get some insight on how Kratos reach this land after GOW3, but it's sprinkled throughout instead of one long exposition Side quests brings out lore of the game and also way to upgrade your skill treeThere are boat sections in the game where Kratos gives his son life lessons, conversely his son gives inside knowledge of the world he learned through observation/what he learned from his mother; which makes you more invested in the characters.-GameplayThe combat has a lot of layers/options to it.Instead of Quick Timed Events (QTE) there's a stun meter which which needs to be filled up for kratos make his signature final finishing moves on enemies. Feels very natural as you don't get a huge button prompt the middle of the screenI like how the core combat is mapped to the trigger buttons instead of the face buttons making combat feel more naturalThere's a skill tree that cater to how you want to play: defensive, offensive, focus on physical or magical attacks, range vs close combat, master a weapon over the other, etcYou can upgrade weapons and armor by collecting materialsKratos' main weapon this time around is the leviathan axe (very similar to Thor's (Marvel movies/comics) weapon Mjolnir) instead of his chained blades of chaos. You can throw the axe and have it call back to you like a boomerang. You can swing and throw the axe at enemies and fun to master as you have to judge the timing of when the axe will return to you as without your axe you may only have your bare fists to do battle till it comes backThere is some strategy involved especially in the higher difficulty settings. Some enemies are super effective against certain weapons/skills you have to be aware ofKrato's son comes along with you on the journey and is able to help with by stunning/detract enemies with an arrow which you can control the activation. Overtime as he becomes more experienced in combat more options are available. He'll also yell out tips when needed** or jump onto enemies to slow them down. Also you can view his journals after you defeat an enemy to find out hidden weaknesses**Seeing the camera is so tight, he'll give you tips you are not able to see at times due to blind spotsArmor and clothes can be crafted, purchased, or upgraded via dwarf blacksmiths in game . It changes krato's physical appearance in game. Some armor/clothing piece has slots for enchantments which effects statsEnemies attack you gorilla style as they can attack at anytime they want instead of gathering up in a circle and attacking one by one. Each enemy have different variety of skills, health, size, weakness and speedThere are backtracking at times that builds on exploration. Also the environments sometimes change when going back making the location feel different yet the same. There's also hidden areas you cannot access until you get a particular item giving the game this somewhat of a metriod-mania style to itThrough mini objectives like kills specific about of enemies to get exp rewardsSide quest gives you glimpse of story narrative, exp gain and or material. It doesn't feel like fetch quests or something you have to do to directly upgrade your character . There's no fluff and the side quests does not feel tacked on as it feels necessary, yet optionalYou'll naturally stumble onto some side quests as the map only shows an overview of the land with a compass that points you to your main objective. Fast travel is limited, making exploration in the forefront. There's not too many side quests making it feel open and direct at the same timeAs of this review, this is best PS4 game in my opinion. Sets a new standard for video games
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece. A MUST Buy
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2018
One of the best (if not the best) games of this console generation so far.

This is a dark, mature action adventure game that will last around ~20-30 hour game (with no filler content) depending on how much you explore, and difficulty level you selected with emphasis on quality over quantity.

The game has a very nice pacing/progression system that feels very natural. The game does not hand hold you, or set you to your own devices; rather gives you enough information to figure things out on your own

Different from past God of War (GOW) games is that, this game is a over shoulder 3rd person view vs isometric view (camera with birds eye view panning in and out). The camera is very tight fixed, and behind kratos making it more grounded and personal. Entire game is pretty much one-shot (assuming you don't get any game over screen).

The game has beautiful environment and the lighting is very impressive. It runs
1080p 30fps on PS4 (original or slim)
4k 30fps, and performance mode 1080 60fps (dips at times) on the PS4 Pro

If you play on PS4 pro it's preferred you play at 30fps. The combat this time around is less combo based than past games, and more methodical as it's more about precision hits, quick turns*, and dodging; being aware of your surroundings due to the fixed over the shoulder view. So 60fps is not really necessary unless maybe you're playing on the hardest difficulty mode.
* For quick turns there's a learning curve to keep form being disoriented during right corridors.

Sound is amazing. Get your headset or home theater system ready because you're in for a treat as the game has really nice surround sound option. Does not support 3D audio in the PlayStation Platinum headset which is disapointing. Hope they add it in, in the future.

Music typical for GOW games with drums, string instruments and orchestral vocals that really gets you pumped up

There are some audio ques that help unlock hidden items so keep an ear out

Interaction/dialogue with kratos and his son feel very real and not dialed in or exaggerated. very nice banter between the two and other characters as well

-Story:
As mentioned before, very mature yet dark. The story is more narrative driven and has more character development than past games where you're just full of rage and kill everything in sight. Each character has complex motivations in what they're set out to do

Takes place in Norse mythology instead of Geek

The main plot is that Kratos' wife has died and she wants her ashes spread from the highest mountain

Kratos takes his son with him on this journey and through a bonding experience they both grow stronger as they reach their final destination. the journey isn't that simple as it seems as there are twist and turns along the way and enemies they have to face

You do get some insight on how Kratos reach this land after GOW3, but it's sprinkled throughout instead of one long exposition

Side quests brings out lore of the game and also way to upgrade your skill tree

There are boat sections in the game where Kratos gives his son life lessons, conversely his son gives inside knowledge of the world he learned through observation/what he learned from his mother; which makes you more invested in the characters.

-Gameplay
The combat has a lot of layers/options to it.

Instead of Quick Timed Events (QTE) there's a stun meter which which needs to be filled up for kratos make his signature final finishing moves on enemies. Feels very natural as you don't get a huge button prompt the middle of the screen

I like how the core combat is mapped to the trigger buttons instead of the face buttons making combat feel more natural

There's a skill tree that cater to how you want to play: defensive, offensive, focus on physical or magical attacks, range vs close combat, master a weapon over the other, etc

You can upgrade weapons and armor by collecting materials

Kratos' main weapon this time around is the leviathan axe (very similar to Thor's (Marvel movies/comics) weapon Mjolnir) instead of his chained blades of chaos. You can throw the axe and have it call back to you like a boomerang. You can swing and throw the axe at enemies and fun to master as you have to judge the timing of when the axe will return to you as without your axe you may only have your bare fists to do battle till it comes back

There is some strategy involved especially in the higher difficulty settings. Some enemies are super effective against certain weapons/skills you have to be aware of

Krato's son comes along with you on the journey and is able to help with by stunning/detract enemies with an arrow which you can control the activation. Overtime as he becomes more experienced in combat more options are available. He'll also yell out tips when needed** or jump onto enemies to slow them down. Also you can view his journals after you defeat an enemy to find out hidden weaknesses

**Seeing the camera is so tight, he'll give you tips you are not able to see at times due to blind spots

Armor and clothes can be crafted, purchased, or upgraded via dwarf blacksmiths in game . It changes krato's physical appearance in game. Some armor/clothing piece has slots for enchantments which effects stats

Enemies attack you gorilla style as they can attack at anytime they want instead of gathering up in a circle and attacking one by one. Each enemy have different variety of skills, health, size, weakness and speed

There are backtracking at times that builds on exploration. Also the environments sometimes change when going back making the location feel different yet the same. There's also hidden areas you cannot access until you get a particular item giving the game this somewhat of a metriod-mania style to it

Through mini objectives like kills specific about of enemies to get exp rewards

Side quest gives you glimpse of story narrative, exp gain and or material. It doesn't feel like fetch quests or something you have to do to directly upgrade your character . There's no fluff and the side quests does not feel tacked on as it feels necessary, yet optional

You'll naturally stumble onto some side quests as the map only shows an overview of the land with a compass that points you to your main objective. Fast travel is limited, making exploration in the forefront. There's not too many side quests making it feel open and direct at the same time

As of this review, this is best PS4 game in my opinion. Sets a new standard for video games
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Andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best One Yet, Top 5
Reviewed in Canada on June 15, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best One Yet, Top 5
Reviewed in Canada on June 15, 2022
Top 5 when it comes to it's story, love all God Of War Games, & I always thought no other can surpass God Of War 2, but this one is the best so far.

Good: Boss Fights are crazy, the visuals & effects are amazong

Bad: some enemies become repetitive, & annoying at times, there are some flying enemies that are just irritating as hell

But all in all, amazing game
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