In a setting that substitutes Greek gods with Norse mythology, joining the Ghost of Sparta on his venture to the peak of a sacred mountain is his young son, Atreus. And while the thought of seeing Kratos play a father figure in a God of War title seems a little outlandish at first, the connection...

With the notable exception of Red Dead Redemption 2, no other game has been as highly anticipated this year than God of War (GoW). Ever since it first debuted as a teaser at E3 two years ago, the next chapter it Kratos' journey has been eagerly awaited.

Stunning environments and detailed characters; Superb voice acting by leads; Sharp gameplay; Brilliant storytelling

Main campaign a bit short

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.

Since its first reveal back at E3 2016, gamers have been awaiting the release of God of War with a mixture of palpable excitement and a tinge of anxiety. Sure, those visuals looked stunning, but all the apparent changes to gameplay and tone had many wondering if this was going to still be the God of...

Huge well-written main quest; Superb; fun; and deep combat system; Lots of upgrading and customization options

Awkward camera; Easy to get side-tracked; Starts off a bit slowly

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.

Returning to a beloved series years later with a much-aged protagonist in a new setting with a young sidekick tagalong could give even the most ardent fans pause. God of War dispels any fears early on with some knock-down-drag-out action.

I was always a critic of a Greek god being in an entirely different realm with different rules. I thought for sure the game was just using Kratos and the God of War IP to get it over the marketing line, but I've been proven massively wrong. This is a God of War game, and it's fucking brilliant.

God of War is the perfect trifecta of innovative gameplay, gorgeous visuals and engrossing narrative. It's a game that grabbed me from its opening moments and had me holding my breath for almost 30 hours.

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Kratos has changed, and with him, God of War. This is the first game in the saga created from scratch for PlayStation 4, and it comes five years after God of War: Ascension. Behind it there's a seven-game legacy (two on PS2, two on PSP, two on PS3, and one on mobile) that has always followed the...