Customer Ratings & Reviews

This game is AMAZING. It takes Kratos, an angry 1-dimensional caricature of anger in all the prior games and gives him depth, and makes him an empathetic character. The story is full of heart as it tells the tale of the travels of Kratos and his son as they wander the Norse mythology, and reveal hidden secrets and dark powers that rule that land. The best game on PS4 along with Horizon Zero Dawn in my opinion. Make sure you play both!

I love the new playstyle and camera angle. One of my biggest issues with the old God of war games was how it was more of a button masher with occasional cutscene prompts. This game requires more coordination and the ability to read and predict enemy movements. At higher difficulties you will die a few times. I tried starting the game the first time at the hardest difficulty and couldn't even get past the first enemies. Definitely worth the purchase.

This is a must buy for any PS4 owner; great story, gameplay, and world! Good for people new to God of War!

This is a great addition to the series. It takes the well-established hack and slash action and fun puzzles that God of War is known for and adds the most compelling story yet. It’s accessible to people who haven’t played previous installments but rewards those who know the backstory. The open world can sometimes be a little slow to navigate but is fun to explore. Big fan of this game and looking forward to where they take this series in the future.

I KNEW I would love this game from the first time I saw the trailer. I've never played a God of War game before but boi, when I first saw the trailer for it I did some research about previous God of War games and I knew I had to buy and play this game and my gods is it a WONDERFUL game. The graphics, the story, everything! It also took home the Game of the Year award which I, of course, voted for! Amazing, amazing game. Total 5 stars.

I've waited a long tome for this game and it is everything I hoped it'd be. Clearly the best in the series. If there was one thing I'd change it be for a longer main story. The side quests keep you busy long after the initial game ends, which is fun, but with no story DLCs planned it was a much shorter story than I hoped for. Definitely worth owning and replaying. Each difficulty unlocks new stuff, so it gives you a reason to play all difficulties.

One of the best games ever made for the Playstation 4. You don't need to play any of the other GoW games to enjoy this one since it moves to a completely different scenario away from the Greek gods. Do yourself a favor and play it in HDR with a PS4 Pro, the graphics are some of the best ever produced to date. Story, combat, music, graphics and voice acting is all too notch. Highly recommended.

This game, while not truly "open world", has more content and things to do than some other actual open world games. The story is interesting and engaging and, just when you thought it was slowing down, something unexpected happens. The graphics are amongst the best I've ever seen and that includes anything on PC. A true masterpiece that every gamer should play! If you don't own a PS4, this is THE game that should help convince you to get one.

Graphics are amazing as they should be so let’s get that out of the way. Great cohesive story that makes sense in an a mythological setting. This game has tight gameplay mechanics and vastly improve from the older installments of the franchise. Highlights are the AXE! Never gets old. This game has the best “SUPERHERO” type fight ever implemented in a video game, Marvel & D.C. could take note ;) Overall this is a must buy if you are a PS4 owner.

Having never played the original God of War games, I initially only had a passing interest in this one. However, after reading the reviews decided to give it a go. I finished the game totally blown away. The graphics are incredible, the gameplay is very engaging, and the boss fights are the highlight of the game. The story, voice acting, I could go on and on about this game. By far one of the best I have ever played. Highly recommended.

I never cares for the original GoW games, but I could not ignore the praise circling this one. Picked it up and I was not disappointed. The story of Kratos matured since his last few games. While he is still a sulking angry fellow, the dynamic between him and his son is great. you see a lot more emotion. I haven't this moved in awhile. The combat is great and the puzzles go from light head scratchers to mind bending at times. Get this Game!

One of the best games ever made. You don't need to play any of the other GoW games to enjoy this one since it moves to a completely different scenario away from the Greek gods. Do yourself a favor and play it in HDR with a PS4 Pro, the graphics are some of the best ever produced to date. Story, combat, music, graphics and voice acting is all too notch.

This is my first time playing the God of War series and I absolutely love it. Ive been told that it’s not like the previous God of War’s but when it comes to back story you can learn a good bit from previous games in this one so you’re not “in the dark” if you start with this one. The cinematics are amazing and the gameplay is really smooth as well! Overall, it will definitely keep you busy for at least a week if you’re a non-stop gamer.

This game is a technological benchmark for video games. The sheer scope of everything and the detail of every aspect of the game is simply unbelievable. While the game does take a while to really pick up, I appreciate the focus on story in the first half or so of the game. The game has some of the craziest and best scenes in the second half which more than make up for the slow start. Anyone who owns a PS4 needs to experience this game.

I was skeptical when this game was announced but I have been proven wrong. This game is so amazing. The gameplay and combat is so fluid, the story is so good at sucking you in and staying great throughout, and there are no loading scenes in the whole time (it was all done in a one shot). Can not say enough good things about the game, they also did really well at the open world concept where there isnt so much content it is overwhelming

When I finished God of War 3, I didn't know how the story could continue. I had hoped we got more games but from a narrative standpoint, I didn't know where it could go. Well, Kratos now tackles Norse mythology and it is awesome. I initially was worried that we would have to babysit his son but I didn't find it a chore. The game is still fast and fluid and it looks incredible. Definitely one of my favorite games this year.

I was never the biggest God of War fan. Played them all but hack and slash not my favorite gameplay and I never found Kratos a compelling character. One dimensional and brutal. All I can say now is that I am glad to have played the original trilogy to compare me to the utter redesign and redirection of this title. Having spent that time with a character I didn't like makes following this tale of the same person so much deeper. The same can be said for the gameplay. And a sidekick that isn't completely annoying! The way Kratos has been taken from Greek mythology and placed within Norse is a nice change. While the game is still brutal and there's a lot of slashing the combat is much more robust for a player like me. It's a game that took a big risk but in doing so I think will retain old fans of God of War and welcomes new players with a compelling story and gameplay.

Great graphics, great action, good story. Definitely 2 thumbs up for this game.

I initially rented this game, expecting it to be like the previous installments. I realized after 25 hours of play time that I was completely wrong. I waited for a good sale at Bestbuy to pick it up again and couldn't be happier. You will not be disappointed. The gameplay is smooth, graphics are amazing on PS4 Pro (there is a noticeable difference to me between framerate and graphics settings) and the story is great.

I only played a few hours of the first God of War and never got into the others. This entry into the series seemed a lot more interesting and compelling to play. I have to say that whatever minor issues I have with the game are overshadowed by the fun and interest that I get from playing it. If you're on the fence, rent it first before buying, but I'm sure that most people that like action adventure games will enjoy God of War.