Outstanding characters, a brilliant world, and awesome combat come together to form an unforgettable adventure.

In the eighth console generation, a new trend in major releases known as a "soft reboot" in long running franchises has arrived. This is when the powers that be deliver something that can be best described as a sort of half-hearted attempt at making a sequel, yet downplay all connecting threads to...

God of War is definitely good, but some aspects lack a certain depth that will make them interesting enough to turn it into a great game. There's a very meaningful armor and weapon upgrade system that allows you to increase your power level to make fights easier, but many of the skills you unlock...

Stunning visuals, Great soundtrack, Solid gear upgrade system, Interesting depiction of Norse mythology, Massive open-world free to explore, Excellent challenges and puzzles, A lot of optional content, Dynamic combat system

Story could have been better, Few epic fights in story mode, Strong characters, but relationship falls flat, Combat can become repetitive, Skill tree can use some improvements

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.

The new visual style and combat work extremely well, with an interesting and secret-filled game world. Excellent storytelling and great use of Kratos’ character. Stunning graphics.

The combat is highly enjoyable but relatively simplistic, at least on normal difficulty. Slightly uninspired enemy designs and repetitive puzzles.

Overall, I feel as though God of War breathes new life into the franchise and while I don't view it as a defining masterpiece in the action-adventure genre; it provides a memorable experience and strengthens the series as a whole.

It is a new beginning for Kratos. Living as a man, outside the shadow of the gods, he seeks solitude in the unfamiliar lands of Norse mythology. With new purpose and his son at his side, Kratos must fight for survival as powerful forces threaten to disrupt the new life he has created...

Rare is the game that's confident: uncompromising in its identity, unyielding in its cohesion and sense of self. Rarer still is the game that stays genuine and true while being so informed by its contemporaries.

This is a skull-smashing story about making mistakes and taking responsibility. While hacking and slashing their enemies, a father and son build bonds of love and loyalty. God of War is a minor masterpiece.

God of War forges a new identity and surpasses even its most acclaimed predecessors.

One of PlayStation’s finest moments, Kratos has been reimagined for a new audience while keeping the best bits of what originally made him great.

An incredible spectacle of combat and action, Great characters, story and a beautifully realised semi-open world, So much to see, investigate and do

Upgrades are initially confusing, It’s not always clear if you have the right tool for an enemy or puzzle yet