
A masterclass in action design, God of War (2018) delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
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Verdict
96%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% positive from 175K reviews)
Healthy player count of 2,347 concurrent
Compelling narrative and story
Rich open world to explore
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
God of War is a 2018 action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game was released worldwide for the PlayStation 4 in April 2018, with a Windows port released in January 2022. It is the eighth installment in the God of War series, the ninth chronologically, and the sequel to 2010's God of War III.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 18d ago
The story is emotional, mature, and engaging from beginning to end. The journey of Kratos and Atreus feels personal and meaningful, while still delivering epic moments inspired by Norse mythology. The pacing is excellent, and the narrative kept me invested throughout the entire adventure. The characters are one of the game's greatest strengths. Kratos is portrayed with much more depth than in previous games, showing growth and complexity. Atreus develops significantly throughout the story, and the relationship between father and son is the emotional core of the game. The supporting cast is also memorable and well-written. The visuals are stunning. Every environment is beautifully designed, from forests and mountains to mystical realms. The attention to detail, lighting, animations, and creature designs creates an immersive world that constantly feels alive and impressive. The soundtrack perfectly matches the game's tone, creating both emotional and epic moments. Voice acting is outstanding across the entire cast, and the sound effects make combat feel powerful and impactful. The audio design greatly enhances the overall experience. Final Verdict God of War is a masterpiece that combines excellent storytelling, memorable characters, breathtaking visuals, incredible music, and engaging gameplay. It successfully reinvents the series while preserving what made it special. For me, it is one of the best action-adventure games ever made. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3744274966 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3747667661 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3751319576
---{ Graphics }--- โ You forget what reality is โ Beautiful โ Good โ Decent โ Bad โ Donโt look too long at it โ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- โ Very good โ Good โ It's just gameplay โ Mehh โ Watch paint dry instead โ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- โ Eargasm โ Very good โ Good โ Not too bad โ Bad โ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- โ Kids โ Teens โ Adults โ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- โ Check if you can run paint โ Potato โ Decent โ Fast โ Rich boi โ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- โ Floppy Disk โ Old Fashioned โ Workable โ Big โ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive โ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it โ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- โ Just press 'W' โ Easy โ Easy to learn / Hard to master โ Significant brain usage โ Difficult โ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- โ Nothing to grind โ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks โ Isn't necessary to progress โ Average grind level โ Too much grind โ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- โ No Story โ Some lore โ Average โ Good โ Lovely โ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- โ Long enough for a cup of coffee โ Short โ Average โ Long โ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- โ It's free! โ Worth the price โ If it's on sale โ If u have some spare money left โ Not recommended โ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- โ Never heard of โ Minor bugs โ Can get annoying โ ARK: Survival Evolved โ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- โ 1 โ 2 โ 3 โ 4 โ 5 โ 6 โ 7 โ 8 โ 9 โ 10
One of the best story games with combat just as good. Must play. Also father simulator.
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