God of War
Release Date: April 20, 2018
Action, TPP, RPG elements, Norse mythology, action adventure, slasher, PS Plus Collection, very brutal, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, singleplayer
Another major entry in the famous hack-and-slash action game series that is one of the most important franchises available exclusively on subsequent generations of the PlayStation consoles. In previous parts of the series, we have been following a story of Spartan warrior named Kratos, and the gameplay concentrated mainly on spectacular and incredibly bloody action and eye-catching fighting system.
God of War is the fifth full-fledged entry in the legendary series of slasher games. It is the first installment developed exclusively for the eighth generation console. The title was developed by the creators of the previous games in the series, Santa Monica Studios – the first-party studio of Sony Interactive Entertainment. The God of War series is focused on spectacular, blood-filled action and impressive system of battles against powerful bosses. The protagonist, a Greek warrior named Kratos, quickly became a gaming icon.
Plot
Kratos is once again the main protagonist of God of War. After wraith and madness-filled adventures in Greece that ended with the destruction of Olymp and death of many of Greece gods and heroes, the protagonist escapes to the far North where he looks for peace. There he finds a new love and starts a family. When his wife suddenly dies, he remains alone with a young son named Atreus.
Sadly, the two can’t live in peace. The Nordic gods are fully aware of Kratos’ role in the fall of Olympus and they fear him. The protagonists are forced to start a journey filled with bodies of demonic and fantasy beasts. During the journey, Kratos must face the consequences of his actions and the anger that is still buried in his heart. What makes things more complicated is the fact that Atreus gradually discovers his father’s past and his loyalty towards him diminishes.
Mechanics
God of War introduces previously unseen gameplay mechanics and it slightly changes them and the speed of the game. This can be seen in the change of the camera’s position – now it is constantly following the back of the protagonist like in modern action-adventure games. The style of the narration’ and tone of the story has been changed as well. Kratos abandons his favorite weapon – double blades with chains – and instead, he uses an axe that returns to him whenever he throws it. The weapon can be upgraded with magic runes. They enable the player to increase damage from elements like ice or fire to which some enemies are vulnerable.
During the adventure, the players travel through vast levels that hide many secrets, corridors and optional encounters with enemies. The game once again features spectacular battles with bosses – a characteristic trait of the whole series. Instead of multi-phase battles based on quick time events (where the player must press buttons displayed on the screen), now the players have full control over Kratos’ movement. Above the head of the boss, there are two bars – one of them informs the players about his health bar and the other represents how stunned he is.
Atreus helps in combat as well. The players can give him orders with a separate button. He can, for example, help the protagonist by shooting arrows. Similarly to his father, the boy gains experience, new skills and attacks.
Technical aspects
The developers of God of War took advantage of the power of the console in order to provide spectacular action and the level of graphics that was inaccessible for the previous entries in the series. The game features additional visual gimmicks and graphics options for owners of PlayStation 4 Pro. Once again the players can experience inventive ideas and impressive cutscenes and multi-leveled boss battles. The soundtrack was composed by Bear McCreary, an American composer who created music for awarded TV series like Battlestar Galactica, Eureka, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, The Walking Dead and Outlander.
Last updated on April 5, 2018
Last Update: April 19, 2018
God of War Guide
God of War Guide on PS4 contains tips for all secrets, collectibles (Nornir Chests, Odin's Ravens), bosses and of course solution for every quest. We've remembered about trophy guide, all favors, treasure maps localization and labours.
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God of War
Beautiful and well-made, the God of War PC port is a good way for Sony to say hello. This game is a must for any PC gamer - especially if you've never played it. If other ports were of this quality...
OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 100% of Critics. There are 255 Critic Reviews.
PC Gamer: 90 / 100 by Morgan Park
The best game on PS4 is now one of the best games on PC.
Game Informer: 9.8 / 10 by Joe Juba
An enthralling experience from beginning to end, with a mixture of great narrative moments and engaging encounters. God of War is a well-paced adventure that knows when to let the action simmer and when to make it boil over
God is a Geek: 10 / 10 by Adam Cook
God of War PC is, simply put, a brilliant port of one of the best games ever to grace PlayStation consoles.
The main pros of the game
- Storytelling: The narrative is highly praised, with many users describing it as engaging, emotionally rich, and cinematic. The relationship between Kratos and Atreus is particularly highlighted for its depth and character development.
- Graphics and Visuals: The game is noted for its stunning graphics and beautifully designed environments, contributing to an immersive experience.
- Character Development: Characters are well-written and memorable, with strong performances, especially from the voice actors.
- Gameplay Mechanics: The combat system is generally well-received, with many enjoying the fluidity and strategic elements, particularly with the Leviathan Axe.
- Atmospheric World: The game is lauded for its captivating settings and lore, which enhance the overall experience.
The main cons of the game
- Combat Issues: Some players find the combat unengaging or repetitive, particularly due to enemies being described as "sponges" that take too long to defeat, especially on higher difficulties.
- Difficulty Balance: There are complaints about the challenge levels being inconsistent, with some finding the game either too easy or excessively hard without a balanced middle ground.
- Puzzles and Exploration: Certain puzzles are viewed as tedious or frustrating, leading some players to seek external help to progress, which detracts from the immersion.
- Side Content: Some users feel that the side quests and open-world elements are not compelling enough to encourage exploration after completing the main story.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- More Varied Enemy Types: Several reviews mention a lack of diversity in the enemies encountered throughout the game, leading to repetitive combat experiences.
- Enhanced RPG Mechanics: Some players express a desire for deeper RPG elements, such as clearer stats or more impactful upgrades, which could enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- Improved Difficulty Options: Users suggest a need for better difficulty settings that cater to a wider range of player skills without feeling overly punishing or too simplistic.
- More Engaging Side Quests: There is a call for side content that feels more integrated and rewarding, rather than feeling like an afterthought or grind.
Summary
- Overall, God of War is celebrated as a masterful blend of storytelling, character development, and visual artistry, though it faces criticism regarding combat pacing, difficulty balance, and some design choices in gameplay mechanics and side content.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 4421 votes. 1135 players anticipated the game.
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God of War Series
God of War is a series of action adventure games with a third-person perspective (TPP) view. The authors of the series strongly allude to the convention of so-called slashers (hack'n'slash) - the essence of gameplay here is the brutal elimination of hordes of enemies and fighting giant bosses. Bloody carnage is interspersed with simple logic puzzles and simple platforming elements. The series also offers the possibility to develop the protagonist and improve his arsenal.
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God of War Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows January 14, 2022
PlayStation 4 April 20, 2018
Developer: Santa Monica Studio / Jetpack Interactive (PC)
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
God of War System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: (30 fps / 720p) Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 290X or better, 70 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: (30 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 4 GB Radeon RX 570 or better, 70 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit
Ultra: (60 fps / 4K) Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz / AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 3.5 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 10 GB GeForce RTX 3080 / 16 GB Radeon RX 6800 XT or better, 70 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit
PlayStation 4
Supports: PS4 Pro: 4K
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