4. God of War (2018)
What is God of War? In this action-adventure for the PS4, you take on the role of Kratos. He had a confrontation with the gods of Olympus and his father Zeus in God of War 3. Together with your son Atreus, you travel as Kratos through a game world that is now set in Norse mythology. The combo-based combat and puzzle and climbing elements from previous titles can also be found here.
During the game, you must survive yourself and show little Atreus how to survive. Expect ruthless battles and epic boss fights.
What is the Metascore? God of War achieves a Metascore of 94 out of 100 points on Metacritic.
What makes God of War so good? The press praises the vast, detailed world and the story you can immerse yourself in.
- Easy Allies – 100 points: “God of War feels not only like the next step for the franchise but for the entire video game industry. Phenomenal visuals, rewarding explorations, and a deep, nuanced combat system contribute to an epic adventure that every human on Earth should experience. Santa Monica Studio brings us all to Valhalla.”
- Gaming Age – 100 points: “Kratos’ new beginning is full of heart, full of action, and is surely one of the best games of this generation.”
- GameCrate – 95 points: “God of War takes everything good about this franchise and improves it further. Almost every aspect is polished to a shine, with the world itself being a highlight and the new focus on telling a mature, meaningful story addressing remarkably complex themes. God of War sets a new standard for storytelling and world-building in games. It transforms Kratos from a monotonous character into a fascinating man with a compelling backstory. If you have a PS4, this is a must-have title.”
