The WhatsNext verdict
If you want a story-rich mythic action adventure centered on a father and son, God of War delivers weighty combat, cinematic presentation, and rewarding exploration. Choose it only if you can tolerate recurring enemy encounters and stretches of puzzles, backtracking, and gear management.
What it does best
A father-and-son relationship that carries the whole journey
A seamless cinematic adventure with extraordinary production craft
Every hit lands with weight and a rhythm you can feel
A mythic world built for discovery and remembrance
What might put you off
Repetitive enemy encounters and limited boss variety
Pacing interruptions from puzzles, backtracking, and gear systems
The setup
What you are walking into
God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
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