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God of War

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God of War is a masterpiece with outstanding characters, world, and combat. SIE Santa Monica successfully reimagines Kratos for a new audience while keeping the heart of the series gloriously unaltered.
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God of War is a masterpiece with outstanding characters, world, and combat. SIE Santa Monica successfully reimagines Kratos for a new audience while keeping the heart of the series gloriously unaltered.

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Best Action Game

Critic Reviews for God of War

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42% of scored reviews gave God of War a perfect score (100/100)

Average Score - 95/100
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10/10
Jonathon Dornbush (IGN)

God of War’s outstanding characters, world, and combat come together to form an unforgettable adventure.

April 12, 2018 |

A top-to-bottom revamp of the whole God Of War franchise that matches thrilling, if slightly shallow, combat and exploration with some impressively trenchant storytelling.

April 12, 2018 |
9/10
GameCentral (Metro GameCentral)
5/5 stars
Mike Williams (USgamer)

This is how you do a reboot. After Kratos lost his way, Sony Santa Monica has set the God of War on a new path. A more measure, nuanced character, a great supporting cast, an excellent combat system, and some of the best graphics in the PlayStation 4 game to-date add up to a winner.

April 12, 2018 |

Jonathon Dornbush (IGN)

10/10 - (Read Review)

God of War’s outstanding characters, world, and combat come together to form an unforgettable adventure.

GameCentral (Metro GameCentral)

9/10 - (Read Review)

A top-to-bottom revamp of the whole God Of War franchise that matches thrilling, if slightly shallow, combat and exploration with some impressively trenchant storytelling.

Mike Williams (USgamer)

5/5 stars - (Read Review)

This is how you do a reboot. After Kratos lost his way, Sony Santa Monica has set the God of War on a new path. A more measure, nuanced character, a great supporting cast, an excellent combat system, and some of the best graphics in the PlayStation 4 game to-date add up to a winner.

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Game Description / Storyline:

Many years have passed since Kratos, Spartan warrior and former Greek God of War, took his vengeance against the Greek Gods, and he now lives with his young son Atreus in ancient Norway in the realm of Midgard. The game begins after the death of the Jötunn warrior Faye, Kratos’ second wife and Atreus’ mother, whose last request was for her ashes to be spread at the highest speak of the nine realms. Kratos and Atreus prepare a funeral pyre for her, mourn her death and soon go on a hunt as per Kratos’ desire. However much to Kratos’ disappointment, Atreus proves his incompetence and lack of focus, making Kratos reconsider taking Atreus in his journey. Kratos is soon attacked by a mysterious stranger with godlike powers, and who cannot feel anything physically. After seemingly killing him, Kratos reluctantly takes Atreus with him and begins their journey.

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