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God of War

God of War

April 19, 2018
Sony Interactive Entertainment
4.7/5.0(310,264 reviews)
~15h playtime
Metacritic 94
Action

PC · PlayStation 4

Great

Overall, player feedback for God of War is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its engaging storyline, graphics, and character development. While most reviews celebrate its successful blend of action and narrative, some complaints highlight issues with combat repetitiveness and linearity in gameplay.

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About This Game

Set in Norse mythology, 'God of War' follows Kratos, the former Greek god, and his son Atreus on a journey to honor his deceased wife. The game features breathtaking visuals, a deeply emotional narrative, and a combat system that combines strategy with visceral action, positioning it as a standout in modern gaming.

Highlights

  • Engaging father-son narrative exploring themes of loss and growth.
  • Seamless integration of cinematic storytelling and gameplay.
  • Richly developed Norse mythology enhances the setting.
  • Dynamic combat system with a variety of weapons and skills.
  • Open-world exploration combined with linear progression.
  • Visually stunning graphics and immersive sound design.
  • Character development that influences gameplay and story.
  • Challenging puzzles that require both combat and intelligence.

Themes

fantasyepicdarkrevengewarintimatemysterious

Mechanics

real-timelinearcombatcombo-systemblocking-parryingranged-combatmelee-combatquick-time-eventsplatformingpuzzle-solvingexplorationcutscenesvoice-actingskill-treesai-companions

Platforms

PC
PlayStation 4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
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Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, player feedback for God of War is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its engaging storyline, graphics, and character development. While most reviews celebrate its successful blend of action and narrative, some complaints highlight issues with combat repetitiveness and linearity in gameplay.

Pros

  • • Incredible storytelling and character development
  • • Outstanding graphics and art design
  • • Engaging combat mechanics
  • • Immersive world exploration
  • • Emotional father-son dynamic

Cons

  • • Repetitive combat and enemy variety
  • • Some puzzles are tedious
  • • Linear gameplay with limited exploration options
  • • Déjà vu in boss fights
  • • Occasional performance issues

Based on 107 reviews from playstation, steam

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

God of War (2018) Story Recap | Watch Before Ragnarök

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God of War — Frequently Asked Questions

Is God of War worth playing?
God of War has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.7 out of 5 across 310,264 reviews.
Is God of War included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — God of War is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is God of War single-player or multiplayer?
God of War supports single player.
What platforms is God of War available on?
God of War is available on PS4.
When did God of War release?
God of War released on April 19, 2018.
What is God of War's age rating?
God of War carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.