When it comes to reinventing game franchises, 2018's God of War is about as drastic as it gets. The original three God of War games were all critical and commercial successes, and were known to be linear experiences with fixed camera angles and a penchant for action-packed gameplay, with story...

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

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

I expected great action from and it delivers that handily. But I didn't expect it to be a thrilling journey in which every aspect of it complements the others to form what is nothing short of a masterpiece.

About midway through God of War , Kratos and his son Atreus sit in a canoe in the middle of a lake, listening intently to a disembodied head recount the tawdry and tragic dramas of the Norse gods. The head dishes with the gusto of a gossip columnist and the smoothness of a public radio host.

I found myself thrown when I started playing God of War , the rebirth of Sony Santa Monica's Greek God game…where did I recognise the voice was that coming from Kratos' mouth It was Teal'c from Stargate SG-1!

God of War is a must-play experience for any PlayStation 4 Gamer. Easily one of this year's Game of the Year's the music, environments and story are excellent! The characters are funny and enjoyable and the bonds developed by Kratos and Atreus are fantastic to see develop.

Santa Monica Studio's God of War lays the foundation for an entirely new action series. God of War combines spectacle, graphical wizardry, RPG development, and meaty melee combat into an impressive package that is sure to please fans of the genre, as well as curious onlookers alike.

Unrivaled visuals and spectacular set pieces; Rewarding exploration and wonderfully realized setting; Fun fighting system

Camera is clunky, especially when fighting multiple enemies; Tougher enemies are more frustrating than fun

Most of the combat and gameplay mechanics have been completely overhauled, like the fixed camera that's been replaced with a third-person over-the-shoulder free camera, as well as the addition of a companion.

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

If you're looking for a cool new game on your PS4, then there's not much to dislike about God of War 4, in fact not only do we love it, the game has received some of the highest rated reviews for action-adventure games in 2018 so far!