Review scores for the new God Of War are now in, and it’s one of the best rating games of this generation. It’s currently sitting at a 94 on Metacritic above Uncharted 4 and critics are calling it one of the games of the generation.
We gave the game a 9 in our review and said: God Of War is a cinematic masterpiece that manages to reinvent and push an already fantastic series to new heights. Barring some pacing issues in its narrative, Sony Santa Monica have breathed new life into Kratos and the God of War series, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
IGN gave the game a 10 and said: God of War’s outstanding characters, world, and combat come together to form an unforgettable adventure.
Polygon gave the game a 10 and said: Some die-hard fans may fear this isn’t really God of War. I suppose they’re right. It’s even better.
Destructoid gave the game a 10 and said: God of War is a different game for a new era of the medium. While I’m a sucker for more frantic arcadey action there are plenty of studios left carrying on that legacy. Unless something catastrophic happens to Sony Santa Monica, there’s more story to tell, and I hope the exact same team is able to tell it.
Game Informer gave the game a 9.8 and said: Years ago, Kratos killed the deities of Mount Olympus in a gory rampage. Now, in the Norse realm, he has remade himself into a different kind of god. He is quieter and more deliberate, affected by his history but not constrained by it.
Gamespot gave the game a 9 and said: In many ways God of War is what the series has always been. It’s a spectacular action game with epic set pieces, big-budget production values, and hard-hitting combat that grows more feverish and impressive as you progress.
US Gamer gave the game a 10 and said: This is how you do a reboot. After Kratos lost his way, Sony Santa Monica has set the God of War on a new path. A more measured, nuanced character, a great supporting cast, an excellent combat system, and some of the best graphics in a PlayStation 4 game to-date, add up to a winner.
